For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,012 students in Cherokee County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, IA are Mmcru Marcus Elementary School, Aurelia Elementary School and River Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cherokee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E Fenton St
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Aurelia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: PK-4
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
River Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 South 5th St
Washta, IA 51061
(712) 447-6318
Washta, IA 51061
(712) 447-6318
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 N Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Little Sioux Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
600 West Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Grades: 11-12
| 5 students
200 Campbell St., 200 Campbell
Cleghorn, IA 51014
(712) 436-2244
Cleghorn, IA 51014
(712) 436-2244
Grades: 4-6
| 91 students
500 E Fenton St, 500 E Fenton
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Grades: PK-3
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, IA include Mmcru Marcus Elementary School, Aurelia Elementary School and River Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cherokee County?
4 public preschools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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