For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,379 students in Cherokee County, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, OK are Keys Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Hulbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Cherokee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keys Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19061 East 840 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 456-4501
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 456-4501
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Southridge Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Hulbert Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Tahlequah Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
871 Pendleton
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #55.
Tahlequah High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
591 Pendleton Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #66.
Woodall Public School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14090 West 835 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-1581
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-1581
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 E Goingsnake
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Ross
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #99.
Tenkiller Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26106 East 863 Road
Welling, OK 74471
(918) 457-5996
Welling, OK 74471
(918) 457-5996
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #1010.
Norwood Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7966 West 790 Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 478-3092
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 478-3092
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Peggs Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10821 West Hickory Ave
Peggs, OK 74452
(918) 598-3412
Peggs, OK 74452
(918) 598-3412
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Shady Grove Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11042 West Shady Grove Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2511
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2511
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
Rank: #1313.
Keys High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26622 South 520 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 458-1835
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 458-1835
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #1414.
Grand View Public School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15481 North Jarvis Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-5131
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-5131
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #1515.
Lowrey Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21132 East 640 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4053
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4053
Grades: PK-8
| 95 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cherokee Immersion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16489 Highway 62
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 207-4900
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 207-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #1818.
Briggs Public School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17210 South 569 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4221
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4221
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1919.
Hulbert Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
425 South College
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Grades: PK
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
17091 S Muskogee Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 453-5400
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 453-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 W Morgan
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4176
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4176
Grades: 5-6
| 443 students
13243 North Lost City Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2538
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
400 W Morgan
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Grades: 5-6
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, OK include Keys Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Hulbert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee County?
21 public schools are located in Cherokee County.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cherokee County include: Sequoyah High School vs. Keys High School, Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr) vs. Keys High School, Tahlequah High School vs. Keys High School
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