For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,824 students in Asheville, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Asheville, NC are Evergreen Community Charter, The Franklin School Of Innovation and Francine Delany New School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Asheville, 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 Asheville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Asheville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,218 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Montessori
Charter School
27 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 570-5554
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 570-5554
Grades: K-6
| 102 students
Asheville, North Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Asheville Primary (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
441 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 145 students
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
Grades: 2-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Asheville, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Asheville, NC include Evergreen Community Charter, The Franklin School Of Innovation and Francine Delany New School.
How many public charter schools are located in Asheville?
6 public charter schools are located in Asheville.
What is the racial composition of students in Asheville?
Asheville public charter schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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