Best Cherokee Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 377 students in Cherokee, IA.

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

Cherokee, IA public high school have an score of 77% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 88% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.

Cherokee, IA public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Washington High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Washington High School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
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Top 20%

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

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

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cherokee, Iowa

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 high schools in Cherokee, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee, IA include Washington High School.

How many public high schools are located in Cherokee?

1 public high schools are located in Cherokee.

What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?

Cherokee public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).