Best Creston Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 703 students in Creston, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Creston, IA are 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 elementary schools have an score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Creston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Creston, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Creston Middle School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
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805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129

Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Creston Elementary School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
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805 Academic Ave
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155

Gr: 1-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Creston, Iowa

Creston, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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High Lakes Cntry Academy High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

801 North Elm
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Irving Elementary School (Closed 2006)

901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455

Gr: 4-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2006)

501 N Cherry St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024

Gr: 3 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1001 W Jefferson St
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 elementary schools in Creston, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Creston, IA include Creston Middle School and Creston Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Creston?

2 public elementary schools are located in Creston.

What is the racial composition of students in Creston?

Creston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).