For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 650 students in the neighborhood of Montford Area Historic District, Asheville, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Montford Area Historic District is Isaac Dickson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Montford Area Historic District, Asheville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Montford Area Historic District, Asheville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isaac Dickson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Hill Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 350-6800
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 350-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Montford Area Historic District, Asheville, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Montford Area Historic District, Asheville, NC include Isaac Dickson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Montford Area Historic District, Asheville?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Montford Area Historic District, Asheville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Montford Area Historic District, Asheville?
the neighborhood of Montford Area Historic District, Asheville public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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