Best Cherokee Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,217 students in Cherokee, IA.

The top ranked public schools in Cherokee, IA are Washington High School, Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cherokee, IA public schools have an score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cherokee, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Washington High School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
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600 W Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755

Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

Cherokee Elementary School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
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204 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760

Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #33.

Cherokee Middle School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
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206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750

Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

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Cherokee, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Early Childhood Learning Center (Closed 2023)

400 N Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774

Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Little Sioux Success Center (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

600 West Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755

Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cherokee, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Cherokee, IA include Washington High School, Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Cherokee?

3 public schools are located in Cherokee.

What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?

Cherokee public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).