Cherokee Elementary School

475 Cherokee Road

School District

Lake Forest 67
Grade

K-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:9
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 19, 2023

We had naive high hopes that this would be a sweet and loving neighborhood school. When you talk to other parents their experiences mirror ours but they resign themselves to accepting it. Bullying is epidemic - we saw physical (kid to kid, physical fights including a group of older children attacking a much younger child) as well as emotional and verbal bullying in a myriad of forms sadly from both adults and children. The staff admitted that there is a bullying problem but are not invested in facilitating a better environment and are not fully forthright with parents. I have heard from many parents needing more support than we did that they have had to fight to be heard. They were disrespected and rebuffed by administrators. Summarily, regardless of your situation, expect to have to advocate. I would look elsewhere if you are able, have heard far better reports from parents at the other LF public schools. I have met those that say they love it, but they seem to be trying to convince themselves more than anything even after admitting to their own negative experiences. Maybe it works for you but maybe it doesn’t. Overall, I would ascertain that the environment distracts from academic progress. Best of luck.
Submitted by other on November 16, 2018

I love my time there. What better place to grow up?!?!
Submitted by parent on July 12, 2017

The school is very good. Most of the teachers are outstanding and the curriculum is challenging, but inclusive.