For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 379 students in Cherokee, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Cherokee, OK are Cherokee Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Cherokee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Cherokee, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S Nebraska
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3277
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3277
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 E 5th Street
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 E 5th Street
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Cherokee, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 325
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Gr: 7-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cherokee, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Cherokee, OK include Cherokee Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Cherokee High 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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