Top 3 Best Crete Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,498 students in Crete, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 455 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Crete, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Crete, IL are Crete Elementary School, Crete-monee High School and Balmoral Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crete, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Crete have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Crete, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crete Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
435 North St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-8430
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Crete-monee High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 W Exchange St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,493 students
Rank: #33.
Balmoral Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 W New Monee Rd
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-2500
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 S Sangamon St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-2770
Grades: PK
| 187 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Crete, Illinois

Crete, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
760 W Exchange St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-2700
Grades: 5-6
| 324 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Crete, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Crete, IL include Crete Elementary School, Crete-monee High School and Balmoral Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crete?
4 public schools are located in Crete.
What percentage of students in Crete go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Crete are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crete?
Crete public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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