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K–12 schools

Schools in Asheville

Public elementary, middle and high schools from the 2023–24 directory in Asheville, with grades, enrollment, student–teacher ratios, districts and links to school calendars.

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Districts

School districts

The districts that run public schools in this city, with their school calendars below.

The Franklin School of Innovation

1 school in Asheville · 706 students

(828) 318-8140

Asheville PEAK Academy

1 school in Asheville · 168 students

(828) 333-5430

Mountain City Public Montessori

1 school in Asheville · 102 students

(828) 570-5554

Calendars

School calendars

No-school days, breaks, early release and events from each district’s public calendar.

All days off

Asheville City Schools calendar

Coming up

  1. AHS Football vs A.C. Reynolds HomecomingFriday · 7:00 PM
  2. Homecoming DanceFriday · 9:30 PM
  3. Underclassmen and staff picsTuesday · 8:00 AM
  4. Late StartWednesday · 10:30 AM
  5. Senior picturesFriday · 8:00 AM
  6. AHS Football vs EnkaFriday · 7:00 PM
  7. Senior PhotosThursday · All day
  8. Senior PhotosFriday · All day
  9. Late StartWednesday · 10:30 AM
  10. AHS Concert Bands Winter ConcertMonday · All day

Last checked Oct 9, 2026, 4:25 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

Next day off: Tue, Nov 3 · No School - Teacher Work Day · All days off

Evergreen Community Charter calendar

Key dates

  1. No School - Teacher Work DayTuesday · All dayKey date
  2. EverAfter: CLOSEDWednesday · All dayKey date
  3. No School - Veterans' DayWednesday · All dayKey date
  4. EverAfter: CLOSEDWednesday · Nov 25 – Nov 27Key date
  5. No School - November BreakWednesday · Nov 25 – Nov 27Key date
  6. No School - Winter BreakMonday · Dec 21 – Dec 25Key date

Coming up

  1. Hispanic Heritage MonthTuesday · Sep 15 – Oct 15
  2. Make-Up School Picture DayFriday · All day
  3. Evergreen vs. ArtSpace Football GameThursday · 4:00 PM · Evergreen Field
  4. Evergreen Board Meeting - In PersonThursday · 5:30 PM · Evergreen Multipurpose Room
  5. Evergreen vs. Francine Delany @ FDTuesday · 4:00 PM · Francine Delany New School, 119 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
  6. Fall Family Nights (K, 2, 4, 6, 8)Wednesday · 5:00 PM
  7. Evergreen Flag Football PracticeThursday · 3:30 PM · Evergreen Field
  8. Fall Family Nights (1, 3, 5, 7)Thursday · 5:00 PM
  9. EverAfter: OpenTuesday · 8:00 AM
  10. 1st Trimester EndsFriday · All day

Last checked Oct 9, 2026, 4:25 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

15 schools

Elementary schools

Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.

K–5 · CharterAsheville PEAK Academy168 students · 14 per teacher27 Balm Grove AvenuePre-K–5Bell Elementary204 students · 11.3 per teacher90 Maple Springs RoadClaxton ElementaryK–5Claxton Elementary388 students · 12.1 per teacher241 Merrimon AvenuePre-K–4Estes Elementary790 students · 14.6 per teacher275 Overlook RoadK–8 · CharterEvergreen Community Charter437 students · 15.6 per teacher50 Bell RoadK–8 · CharterFrancine Delany New School193 students · 13.8 per teacher119 Brevard RoadPre-K–5Hall Fletcher Elementary290 students · 11.2 per teacher60 Ridgelawn RoadPre-K–5Haw Creek Elementary394 students · 12.7 per teacher10 Bethesda RoadPre-K–5Ira B Jones Elementary377 students · 13 per teacher544 Kimberly AvenuePre-K–5Isaac Dickson Elementary375 students · 12.9 per teacher125 Hill StreetPre-K–4Johnston Elementary184 students · 10.2 per teacher230 Johnston BoulevardPre-K–5Lucy S. Herring Elementary270 students · 10.8 per teacher98 Sulphur Springs RoadK–6 · CharterMountain City Public Montessori102 students · 20.4 per teacher27 Church StreetPre-K–5Oakley Elementary444 students · 13.9 per teacher753 Fairview RoadPre-K–4Sand Hill-Venable Elem539 students · 13.8 per teacher154 Sand Hill School Road
5 schools

Middle and junior high schools

Grades six through eight, roughly.

6–8Asheville Middle543 students · 11.1 per teacher211 S French Broad Avenue7–8Enka Middle617 students · 15 per teacher390 Asbury Road5–6Koontz Intermediate680 students · 15.8 per teacher305 Overlook Road6–8Montford North Star Academy217 students · 11.4 per teacher90 Montford Ave5–8Valley Springs Middle634 students · 12.7 per teacher224 Long Shoals Road
7 schools

High schools

Grades nine through twelve.

Asheville High9–12Asheville High1,165 students · 13.4 per teacher419 McDowell Street9–13Early College276 students · 25.1 per teacher340 Victoria Road10–13Middle College38 students · 12.7 per teacher340 Victoria Road9–12Nesbitt Discovery Academy379 students · 21.1 per teacher175 Bingham Rd Ste 109–12Roberson High1,495 students · 16.1 per teacher250 Overlook Road9–12School of Inquiry and Life Sciences352 students · 25.1 per teacher419 McDowell Street5–12 · CharterThe Franklin School of Innovation706 students · 13.3 per teacher61 Innovation Dr
9 schools

Private schools

Independent and religious schools, from the U.S. Department of Education’s Private School Survey (2023–24).

Grades 6–8 · NonsectarianHanger Hall School83 students · All girlsGrades Pre-K–8 · Roman CatholicAsheville Catholic School222 studentsGrades Pre-K–8 · NonsectarianAsheville Waldorf School104 studentsGrades K–12 · Christian (no specific denomination)Canterbury Classical School133 studentsGrades Pre-K–8 · Lutheran (Missouri Synod)Emmanuel Lutheran School109 studentsGrades Pre-K–12 · NonsectarianOdyssey Community School121 studentsGrades Pre-K–8 · NonsectarianRainbow Community School171 studentsGrades Pre-K–12 · BaptistTemple Baptist School180 studentsGrades K–8 · NonsectarianThe New Classical Academy75 students
Questions

Schools in Asheville: questions

How many public schools are in Asheville?

27 public schools are located in Asheville, with about 12,257 students: 15 elementary schools, 5 middle and junior high schools, 7 high schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education, 2023–24.

What school districts serve Asheville?

Buncombe County Schools (13 schools); Asheville City Schools (9 schools); Francine Delany New School (1 school); Evergreen Community Charter (1 school); The Franklin School of Innovation (1 school); Asheville PEAK Academy (1 school); Mountain City Public Montessori (1 school).

What is the largest high school in Asheville?

Roberson High, with 1,495 students.

Where can I find school calendars for Asheville?

Each district’s website has its calendar, including the first day of school, breaks and early-release days. The district list on this page links to each one.

What private schools are in Asheville?

9 private schools recorded in the NCES 2023–24 survey: Asheville Catholic School (grades Pre-K–8, Roman Catholic); Temple Baptist School (grades Pre-K–12, Baptist); Rainbow Community School (grades Pre-K–8, Nonsectarian); Canterbury Classical School (grades K–12, Christian (no specific denomination)); Odyssey Community School (grades Pre-K–12, Nonsectarian) and more.

Public school data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data (2023–24 directory; enrollment and teachers as reported to NCES). Private schools: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24); schools located in a private home are not listed. These are historical survey records, not confirmation of current operation. Confirm current location and admissions with each school, and enrollment boundaries with the district.

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