For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,587 students in Transylvania County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Transylvania County, NC are Brevard Academy, Brevard Elementary School and Rosman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Transylvania County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Transylvania County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Transylvania County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brevard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Hendersonville Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 885-2665
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 885-2665
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Brevard Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 Greenville Hwy
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Rosman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167 Rosman School Rd
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Brevard Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fisher Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
T C Henderson
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11839 Rosman Hwy
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Rosman Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Old Rosman Hwy
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Transylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 Rosenwald Ln
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Transylvania County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Transylvania County, NC include Brevard Academy, Brevard Elementary School and Rosman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Transylvania County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Transylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Transylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Transylvania County include: Rosman Middle School vs. Brevard Middle School, Brevard Middle School vs. Brevard Academy, Brevard Elementary School vs. Pisgah Forest Elementary School
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