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Swain County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 113 students in Swain County, NC (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,386 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Swain County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Swain County (2026-27)

Map of Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 21 students
Baptist
495 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
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Map of New Kituwah Academy
New Kituwah Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students
60 Water Dam Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
113 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
88%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
57 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
50%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
10 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
9%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
43 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Swain County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Swain County, NC.
What percentage of students in Swain County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Swain County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Swain County?
50% of private schools in Swain County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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