For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,200 students in 51012, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 51012, IA are Washington High School, Cherokee Middle School and Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51012 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51012, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51012, IA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 W Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
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
51012, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51012, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51012, IA include Washington High School, Cherokee Middle School and Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51012?
3 public schools are located in 51012.
What is the racial composition of students in 51012?
51012 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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