Best Cherokee County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 31 students in Cherokee County, NC (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,228 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Cherokee County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Private Schools in Cherokee County (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Murphy Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1584 Old Ranger Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-5857
Grades: PK-7
| 18 students
Shepherd Academy
(Baptist)
68 Fairfax Dr
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 361-4239
Grades: K-6
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cherokee County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Cherokee County, NC.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County, NC go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cherokee County, NC?
100% of private schools in Cherokee County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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