Cherokee County Public Schools
Cherokee County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
8
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,154
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Cherokee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cherokee County has 3 district entries. Cherokee Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Cherokee has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Cherokee County
Reported Enrollment
2,154
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Cherokee County
Cherokee Comm School District
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
River Valley Comm School District
8 Public Schools in Cherokee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School | Record | Cherokee Comm School District | Cherokee, 51012Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 492 |
| Cherokee Middle School | Record | Cherokee Comm School District | Cherokee, 51012Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 355 |
| Washington High School | Record | Cherokee Comm School District | Cherokee, 51012Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 353 |
| Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch | Record | Alta-Aurelia Comm School District | Aurelia, 51005Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 231 |
| MMCRU High School | Record | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District | Marcus, 51035Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 203 |
| MMCRU Marcus Elementary | Record | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District | Marcus, 51035Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 183 |
| River Valley Elementary | Record | River Valley Comm School District | Washta, 51061Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 174 |
| Aurelia Elementary School | Record | Alta-Aurelia Comm School District | Aurelia, 51005Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 163 |
Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Comm School District
Cherokee, 51012 / Rural: Fringe
Cherokee Middle School
Cherokee Comm School District
Cherokee, 51012 / Rural: Fringe
Washington High School
Cherokee Comm School District
Cherokee, 51012 / Rural: Fringe
Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
Aurelia, 51005 / Rural: Distant
MMCRU High School
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
Marcus, 51035 / Rural: Remote
MMCRU Marcus Elementary
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
Marcus, 51035 / Rural: Remote
River Valley Elementary
River Valley Comm School District
Washta, 51061 / Rural: Remote
Aurelia Elementary School
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
Aurelia, 51005 / Rural: Distant
Every public school record in Cherokee County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
8
Showing here
8
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
4- Record
Aurelia Elementary School
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Aurelia, 51005
- Enrollment
- 163 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Comm School District
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Cherokee, 51012
- Enrollment
- 492 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
MMCRU Marcus Elementary
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Marcus, 51035
- Enrollment
- 183 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
River Valley Elementary
River Valley Comm School District
- Grades
- PK–5
- Location
- Washta, 51061
- Enrollment
- 174 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
2High schools
2Cherokee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cherokee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cherokee County public school directory?
The directory lists 8 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cherokee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cherokee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cherokee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Cherokee County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.