New Kituwah Academy

The New Kituwah Academy, also known as the Atse Kituwah Academy, is a private bilingual Cherokee- and English-language immersion school for Cherokee students in kindergarten through sixth grade, located in Cherokee, North Carolina, in the Yellow Hill community of the Qualla Boundary.

Quick Stats (2025)

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

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
New Kituwah Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for New Kituwah Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

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

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,527 for elementary schools and $13,903 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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