Crete Public Schools

930 Main Ave
Crete, NE 68333-2254
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Crete Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,268 students in Crete Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Crete Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
2,268 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Crete Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#178 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
61%
58%
42%
47%
61%
62%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
62%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
33%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,841 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,855
$15,475
Spending / Student
$14,841
$16,787

Best Crete Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crete Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Gr: PK-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Crete Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Crete High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Iris Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Preschool
309 E 11th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Gr: PK | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Success Academy
Alternative School
1500 E 15th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Crete Public Schools?
Crete Public Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,268 students.
What is the rank of Crete Public Schools?
Crete Public Schools is ranked #177 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crete Public Schools?
62% of Crete Public Schools students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crete Public Schools?
Crete Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Crete Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,841 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 87% (Top 10% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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