For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 840 students in Cherokee, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee, IA 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.
Cherokee, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cherokee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cherokee, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Cherokee, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 N Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Little Sioux Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
600 West Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
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 elementary schools in Cherokee, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee, IA include Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cherokee?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cherokee.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?
Cherokee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).