For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 509 students in 50801, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 50801, IA is Creston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50801 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50801, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50801 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Creston 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50801, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creston High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
50801, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Gr: 4-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
501 N Cherry St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Gr: 3 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1001 W Jefferson St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Gr: 1-2 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 50801, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 50801, IA include Creston High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50801?
1 public high schools are located in 50801.
What is the racial composition of students in 50801?
50801 public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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