For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 840 students in 51012, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51012, IA are 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 elementary schools in zipcode 51012 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 51012, IA 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 51012, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Middle 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
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Elementary 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
| 484 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 elementary schools in 51012, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51012, IA include Cherokee Middle School and Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 51012?
2 public elementary schools are located in 51012.
What is the racial composition of students in 51012?
51012 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).
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