Best Cherokee County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,527 students in Cherokee County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, IA are Mmcru Marcus Elementary School, Alta-aurelia Middle School and Aurelia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cherokee County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 E Fenton St
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Gr: PK-4 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Alta-aurelia Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Gr: 5-8 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Aurelia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Gr: PK-4 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 South 5th St
Washta, IA 51061
(712) 447-6318
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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 County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
400 N Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Gr: PK | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
600 West Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
200 Campbell St., 200 Campbell
Cleghorn, IA 51014
(712) 436-2244
Gr: 4-6 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
500 E Fenton St, 500 E Fenton
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Gr: PK-3 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, IA include Mmcru Marcus Elementary School, Alta-aurelia Middle School and Aurelia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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