Best 52136 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 456 students in 52136, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 52136, IA is Crestwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 52136 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52136, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 52136, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2001
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 52136 Iowa

52136, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1135 Canterbury St.
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
205 3rd Ave West
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 52136, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 52136, IA include Crestwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52136?
1 public elementary schools are located in 52136.
What is the racial composition of students in 52136?
52136 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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