For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 410 students in 28778, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 28778, NC is Artspace Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28778 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28778, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28778, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
28778, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
741 Old Us 70 Hwy
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28778, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28778, NC include Artspace Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28778?
1 public charter schools are located in 28778.
What is the racial composition of students in 28778?
28778 public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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