For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 559 students in Cresco, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Cresco, IA is Crestwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cresco, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cresco have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Cresco, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestwood High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cresco, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 high schools in Cresco, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cresco, IA include Crestwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cresco?
1 public high schools are located in Cresco.
What is the racial composition of students in Cresco?
Cresco public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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