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)
Top Rankings
New Kituwah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
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Quick Facts
Grace Christian Academy
(Baptist)
495 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 21 students
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
1955 Webster Rd.
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3835
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3835
10.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 74 students
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
12.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Victory Christian School
(Baptist)
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
16.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
17.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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