New Kituwah Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Cherokee, NC
60 Water Dam Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in North Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2013–14
New Kituwah Academy is an independent private school in Cherokee, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 58 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 41% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 58
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 31 girls, 27 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask New Kituwah Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about New Kituwah Academy
What grades does New Kituwah Academy serve?
New Kituwah Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend New Kituwah Academy?
About 58 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at New Kituwah Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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