In 1883, ten students enrolled for classes in their new school at Cherry Mountain, northwest of Fredericksburg, on land donated by Carl Durst. The first school building was a log cabin type to which a room constructed of limestone was later added. Teachers lived on the property in the loft or with close neighbors.

When the school first started, drinking water was obtained from the William Thiele residence located about 250 yards from the school. Later a well was drilled on the school property. At first children drank water from a bucket using a single dipper, then student brought their own collapsible cups that were kept in their desks.

A second school was built in 1926. Otto Thiele donated approximately one and one half acres for this new school. Ed Roos did the masonry work, Fritz Rummler was the carpenter and Otto Kentron and Otto Schuch were helpers. J.F. Oehler was the first teacher at the new school. Enrollment in the first year was 39 students, with 36 in attendance the second year.

The first school started with five grades; later two more grades were added and eventually the eighth grade was finally added. In 1927-28, the ninth grade was also taught. Night school for eighth and ninth grades was added in 1931-33. Reinhold Weber was the teacher at the time. The school consolidated with Fredericksburg in 1949.

Today, the buildings are owned by the Cherry Mountain Community Club and are used for meetings, weddings, reunions and special parties.