Cherokee: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Cherokee. Cherokee Es is the largest at 206 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 405 students.
- ~503 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 503 residents per school. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | CHEROKEE |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 405 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 29 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Northwestern Oklahoma State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 17.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Northwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Nearest College · City | Alva |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 327-1700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 17.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Cherokee City- County Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 123 South Grand |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 596-2366 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 73728 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2184 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 30.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12