For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 468 students in Cherokee, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cherokee, IA is Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Cherokee have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cherokee, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Cherokee, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 N Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
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
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 preschools in Cherokee, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee, IA include Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cherokee?
1 public preschools are located in Cherokee.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?
Cherokee public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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