Best Cherokee Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 484 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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Cherokee, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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%

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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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