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Best Cherokee County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 77 students in Cherokee County, OK (there are , serving 7,379 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OK state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Cherokee County, OK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Cherokee County (2026-27)

Map of Markoma Christian School
Gr: 8 | 5 students
Christian
1501 Graham Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-6115
Map of Shiloh Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1282 Amity Ln
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 797-0265

Overview

Category
This State (OK)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
77 Students
40,821 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
3,717 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
46%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$10,110
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,565
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.62
# American Indian Students
21 Students
1,361 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
3%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,585 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,508 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,620 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
37 Students
21,954 Students
% White Students
34%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
116 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
45 Students
11,178 Students
% of Others Students
41%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cherokee County, OK?
2 private schools are located in Cherokee County, OK.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County are educated in private schools (compared to the OK 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 Christian).

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