For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 56 students in Cherokee County, OK (there are 21 public schools, serving 7,379 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, OK are educated in private schools (compared to the OK state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Cherokee County, OK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Cherokee County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Markoma Christian School
(Christian)
1501 Graham Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-6115
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-6115
Gr: 8 | 5 students
Shiloh Christian School
(Christian)
1282 Amity Ln
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-5041
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-5041
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Cherokee County, OK?
2 private schools are located in Cherokee County, OK.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County are educated in private schools (compared to the OK state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cherokee County?
100% of private schools in Cherokee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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