For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,319 students in Cherokee County, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% 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 Es, Heritage Es and Woodall Public 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 24% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Cherokee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keys Es
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19061 East 840 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 456-4501
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 456-4501
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Es
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Southridge Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Woodall Public School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
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
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Tahlequah High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
591 Pendleton Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #55.
Hulbert Es
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #66.
Tahlequah MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
871 Pendleton
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #88.
Grand View Public School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15481 North Jarvis Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-5131
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-5131
Grades: PK-8
| 486 students
Rank: #99.
Shady Grove Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11042 West Shady Grove Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2511
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2511
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenwood Es
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Ross
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cherokee Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Goingsnake
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Keys High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26622 South 520 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 458-1835
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 458-1835
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
Lowrey Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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
| 109 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Peggs Public School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10821 West Hickory Ave
Peggs, OK 74452
(918) 598-3412
Peggs, OK 74452
(918) 598-3412
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Tenkiller Public School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26106 East 863 Road
Welling, OK 74471
(918) 457-5996
Welling, OK 74471
(918) 457-5996
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cherokee Immersion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16951 W Cherokee St
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 207-4900
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 207-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 95 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
| 200 students
Rank: #1818.
Norwood Public School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7966 West 790 Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 478-3092
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 478-3092
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
Rank: #1919.
Hulbert MiddleSchool
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #2020.
Briggs Public School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17210 South 569 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4221
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4221
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
17091 S Muskogee Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 453-5400
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 453-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 320 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 Es, Heritage Es and Woodall Public School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee County, OK?
21 public schools are located in Cherokee County, OK.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County, OK go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County, OK?
Cherokee County, OK public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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