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Cherokee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 77 students in Cherokee County, OK (there are 21 public schools, serving 7,379 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OK state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Cherokee County, OK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cherokee County (2026-27)

Map of Markoma Christian School
Markoma Christian School
Gr: 8 | 5 students
Christian
1501 Graham Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-6115
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Map of Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1282 Amity Ln
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 797-0265
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Overview

Category
This State (OK)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
77 Students
40,958 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
3,720 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
46%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$10,247
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,735
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
21 Students
1,361 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
4%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,585 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,508 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,620 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
37 Students
21,954 Students
% White Students
34%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
45 Students
11,283 Students
% of Others Students
41%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

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 6%).
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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