For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,386 students in Crete, NE.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crete have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Crete, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crete Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK-2
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Crete Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Grades: 3-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Crete, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crete, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crete, NE include Crete Elementary School, Crete Intermediate School and Crete Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crete?
3 public elementary schools are located in Crete.
What is the racial composition of students in Crete?
Crete public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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