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#232 of 404 private schools in NC
New Kituwah Academy
Elementary School · Cherokee, NC
A private elementary school in Cherokee, NC serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
60 WATER DAM RD, Cherokee, NC 28719
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
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Where New Kituwah Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated910/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,221
Median home value
$144,700
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Smokey Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 356 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Kituwah Academy is listed in Cherokee, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New Kituwah Academy
New Kituwah Academy is a private elementary school in Cherokee, NC, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Kituwah Academy
What grades does New Kituwah Academy serve?
New Kituwah Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend New Kituwah Academy?
New Kituwah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Kituwah Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Kituwah Academy is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Kituwah Academy rank in NC?
New Kituwah Academy ranks #232 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is New Kituwah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Kituwah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Kituwah Academy a private school?
Yes, New Kituwah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Kituwah Academy a religious school?
No, New Kituwah Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Swain County
- Phone
- (828) 359-6401
- Area population (ZIP 28719)
- 6,577
- Area median age
- 38
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28719; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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