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New Kituwah Academy

60 Water Dam Road Cherokee, NC 28719

Tel: (828) 359-6401

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 92 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

New Kituwah Academy in Cherokee, NC, serves 92 students in preschool through sixth grade within a rural, nonsectarian setting.
The co–ed school was founded in 2004 and employs 10 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
The student body represents 100% students of color, placing New Kituwah Academy among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for diversity.
Enrollment includes 56 K–12 students, with educational programs designed for early childhood and elementary levels.
Located in a rural community, New Kituwah Academy provides private school options for families seeking small class sizes in Cherokee, NC.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 92 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

New Kituwah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	New Kituwah Academy
Pre-K	36
Kind	11
1	7
2	10
3	9
4	7
5	6
6	6

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Year Founded

2004

Student Body

Total Students

92 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,584 for elementary schools and $13,968 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).