For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 379 students in Cherokee, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee, OK are Cherokee Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Cherokee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Cherokee, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S Nebraska
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3277
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3277
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 E 5th Street
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 E 5th Street
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Cherokee, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 325
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Grades: 7-8
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cherokee, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee, OK include Cherokee Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Cherokee High School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee?
3 public schools are located in Cherokee.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?
Cherokee public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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