Total enrollment
1,163
+64 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Cherokee
Iowa · Public K-12
Cherokee, Iowa runs a public-school system of 3 campuses with combined enrollment around 1,163 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Cherokee
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 86%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 468 |
| Cherokee Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 329 |
| Washington High School | High | 09-12 | 366 |
About Cherokee
Across Cherokee, Iowa, 3 public schools hosts about 1,163 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,163 students, climbed 6% from the 1,099 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 7% to 12%.
On allk12, the community for Cherokee discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.