For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 266 students in 73728, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 73728, OK are Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 73728 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in 73728, OK have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best 73728, OK Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
73728, 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 elementary schools in 73728, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 73728, OK include Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 73728?
2 public elementary schools are located in 73728.
What is the racial composition of students in 73728?
73728 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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