For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,234 students in Buncombe County, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Buncombe County, NC are Evergreen Community Charter, The Franklin School Of Innovation and Artspace Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buncombe County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Buncombe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Buncombe County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Bell Road
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-2173
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-2173
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Gr: 5-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Artspace Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Us Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Francine Delany New School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
119 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Ic Imagine
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Champion Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Asheville Peak Academy
Charter School
27 Balm Grove Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 333-5430
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 333-5430
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain City Public Montessori
Charter School
27 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 570-5554
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 570-5554
Gr: K-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Buncombe County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Asheville Primary (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
441 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
128 Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Gr: 2-8 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 14%
741 Old Us 70 Hwy
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Gr: Inquire with school
Swannanoa Valley Youth Dev Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
741 Old Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Buncombe County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Buncombe County, NC include Evergreen Community Charter, The Franklin School Of Innovation and Artspace Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Buncombe County?
7 public charter schools are located in Buncombe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe County?
Buncombe County public charter schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Buncombe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Buncombe County include: Artspace Charter School vs. Evergreen Community Charter
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