Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
New Kituwah Academy
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 (2026-27)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Kituwah Academy?
The application deadline for New Kituwah Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to New Kituwah Academy is St. Joseph Academy (12.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grace Christian Academy (9.1 miles away)
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Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 21 students
Baptist
495 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 74 students
Christian
1955 Webster Rd.
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3835
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Catholic
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Catholic
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 21 students
Baptist
495 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 74 students
Christian
1955 Webster Rd.
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3835
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Catholic
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 21 students
Baptist
495 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
566 S. Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Distance: 23.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Christian
98 Promise Ln
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-6756
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Quick Facts
Nantahala School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Windingstairs Rd
Topton, NC 28781
(828) 321-4388
Topton, NC 28781
(828) 321-4388
8867.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Wearwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Wearwood Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2252
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2252
8870.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Pigeon Forge Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1766 Waldens Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-3016
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-3016
8871.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 532 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Swain County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
8872.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Swain County West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4142 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
8872.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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