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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 113 students in Swain County, NC (there are , serving 3,386 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Swain County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Swain County (2026-27)

Map of Grace Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 21 students
Baptist
495 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
Map of New Kituwah Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students
60 Water Dam Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
113 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
88%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
57 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
50%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,647 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
10 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
9%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 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
43 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Swain County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Swain County, NC.
What percentage of students in Swain County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Swain County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Swain County?
50% of private schools in Swain County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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