For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,170 students in 28792, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28792, NC are The Mountain Community School, Bruce Drysdale Elementary School and Dana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28792 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28792, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28792, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Mountain Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 Glover Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 696-8480
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 696-8480
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
271 Bearcat Blvd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-5568
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-5568
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Dana Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
690 Ridge Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7743
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7743
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
737 N Clear Creek Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4760
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Edneyville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Pace Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7600
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Apple Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43 Fruitland Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4545
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4545
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Sugarloaf Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2270 Sugarloaf Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4600
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28792, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28792, NC include The Mountain Community School, Bruce Drysdale Elementary School and Dana Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28792?
7 public elementary schools are located in 28792.
What is the racial composition of students in 28792?
28792 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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