For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,040 students in Cresco, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 185 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Cresco, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Cresco, IA are Crestwood Elementary School and Crestwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cresco, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cresco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cresco, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2001
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2001
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Crestwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Schroder Dr
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
Grades: 7-12
| 559 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cresco Early Childhood Development Center
Magnet School
1135 Canterbury St.
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Cresco, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Crestwood Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
205 3rd Ave West
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2310
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cresco, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Cresco, IA include Crestwood Elementary School and Crestwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Cresco?
3 public schools are located in Cresco.
What percentage of students in Cresco go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Cresco are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cresco?
Cresco public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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