Best Cherokee County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 56 students in Cherokee County, OK.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private elementary schools in Cherokee County, OK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Elementary Schools in Cherokee County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Markoma Christian School
(Christian)
1501 Graham Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-6115
Gr: 8 | 5 students
Shiloh Christian School
(Christian)
1282 Amity Ln
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-5041
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Cherokee County)
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
56 Students
35,552 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
3,365 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
45%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$11,051
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,641
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.61
# American Indian Students
21 Students
1,212 Students
% American Indian Students
24%
4%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,393 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,462 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
37 Students
20,107 Students
% White Students
42%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
111 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24 Students
8,740 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Cherokee County, OK?
2 private elementary schools are located in Cherokee County, OK.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Cherokee County?
100% of private elementary schools in Cherokee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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