For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,300 students in Cherokee, NC.
Cherokee, NC public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cherokee, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
130 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
200 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Gr: 6-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public elementary schools are located in Cherokee, NC?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cherokee, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?
Cherokee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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