For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 346 students in Cresco, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Cresco, IA is Crestwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cresco, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cresco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Cresco, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestwood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cresco, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Schroder Dr
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Cresco, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Crestwood Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
205 3rd Ave West
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2310
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 high schools in Cresco, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cresco, IA include Crestwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cresco?
1 public high schools are located in Cresco.
What is the racial composition of students in Cresco?
Cresco public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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