| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District | Cleghorn | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 386 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Alta-Aurelia Community School District | Aurelia | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 837 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cherokee Community School District | Cherokee | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1,200 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| River Valley Community School District | Quimby | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 342 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Cherokee County compares
Together they enroll 2,765 students across 11 schools. The largest is Cherokee Community School District with 1,200 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cherokee County is Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cherokee County, IA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Cherokee County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cherokee County, IA?
Of the districts serving Cherokee County, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.