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Cherokee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 136 students in Cherokee County, TX (there are 18 public schools, serving 8,148 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Cherokee County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cherokee County (2026-27)

Map of Alto Christian Academy
Alto Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Christian
385 Maggie Sessions St
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-2244
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Map of Kids First Christian Academy
Kids First Christian Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 99 students
Baptist
210 Philip St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 284-6124
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Map of Rusk S D A School
Rusk S D A School
Gr: K-8 | 17 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3105 University Blvd,
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-1851
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Cherokee County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Jacksonville Christian School
Jacksonville Christian School
Gr: NS-7 | 69 students
Christian
1218 Corinth Rd
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-8801
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
136 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
26 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
19%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
98 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
72%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cherokee County, TX?
3 private schools are located in Cherokee County, TX.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX 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 Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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