For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 425 students in Cresco, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Cresco, IA is Crestwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cresco, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cresco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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
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 elementary schools in Cresco, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cresco, IA include Crestwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cresco?
1 public elementary schools are located in Cresco.
What is the racial composition of students in Cresco?
Cresco public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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