For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 283 students in Creston, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Creston, IA is Creston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Creston, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Creston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Creston, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creston Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Creston, 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 middle schools in Creston, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Creston, IA include Creston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Creston?
1 public middle schools are located in Creston.
What is the racial composition of students in Creston?
Creston public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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