For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,384 students in Creston, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 224 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Creston, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Creston, IA are Creston High School, Creston Middle School and Creston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Creston, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Creston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Creston, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creston High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Creston Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Grades: 1-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Grades: PK-K
| 134 students
Creston, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
801 North Elm
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Grades: 4-5
| 186 students
501 N Cherry St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Grades: 3
| 108 students
1001 W Jefferson St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Grades: 1-2
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Creston, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Creston, IA include Creston High School, Creston Middle School and Creston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Creston, IA?
4 public schools are located in Creston, IA.
What percentage of students in Creston, IA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Creston, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Creston, IA?
Creston, IA public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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