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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cherokee County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,379 students in Cherokee County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Cherokee County, OK are Keys Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Hulbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cherokee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keys Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19061 East 840 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 456-4501
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 Southridge Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Hulbert Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Woodall Public School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14090 West 835 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-1581
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Tahlequah High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
591 Pendleton Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Tahlequah Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
871 Pendleton
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 E Ross
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Goingsnake
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Norwood Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7966 West 790 Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 478-3092
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Shady Grove Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11042 West Shady Grove Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2511
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Keys High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26622 South 520 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 458-1835
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tenkiller Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26106 East 863 Road
Welling, OK 74471
(918) 457-5996
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Grand View Public School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15481 North Jarvis Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-5131
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Peggs Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10821 West Hickory Ave
Peggs, OK 74452
(918) 598-3412
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Lowrey Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21132 East 640 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4053
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Briggs Public School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17210 South 569 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16489 Highway 62
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 207-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
Hulbert Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Sequoyah Elementary School
425 South College
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Gr: PK | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Sequoyah High School
17091 S Muskogee Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 453-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 318:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cherokee County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Cherokee County, OK include Keys Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Hulbert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee County?
21 public schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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