Francine Delany New School

Francine Delany New School is a charter school located in Asheville, North Carolina. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 193 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 with 14 full-time equivalent teachers. While Francine Delany New School's MySchoolScout rating is 4.6 out of 10, indicating room for academic growth, the school still manages to provide a supportive learning environment that focuses on student development and community engagement.

Academic performance shows that 61% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, and 49% are proficient or above in math. Francine Delany New School is situated in a small city setting within Buncombe County. The school's location offers a blend of urban conveniences while maintaining a close-knit community feel.

With an enrollment of 193 students, Francine Delany New School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Francine Delany New School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.