Top 5 Best Crete Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,268 students in Crete, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 109 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Crete, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Crete, NE are Crete Elementary School, Crete Intermediate School and Crete Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crete, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Crete have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Crete, NE (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crete Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK-2
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Crete Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Grades: 3-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Crete High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Iris Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Preschool
309 E 11th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Success Academy
Alternative School
1500 E 15th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Crete, Nebraska

Crete, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 281
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5368
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Crete, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Crete, NE include Crete Elementary School, Crete Intermediate School and Crete Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Crete?
6 public schools are located in Crete.
What percentage of students in Crete go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Crete are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crete?
Crete public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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