Best 51��s in Cresco, IA (2025-26)

Best Cresco 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 965 students in Cresco, IA (there are , serving 185 private students). 84% 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 High School and Crestwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cresco, IA public schools have an score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cresco have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51��s in Cresco, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Crestwood High School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
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1000 Schroder Dr
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764

Gr: 7-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Crestwood Elementary School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
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1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2001

Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Cresco, Iowa

Cresco, Iowa 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Cresco Early Childhood Development Center (Closed 2024)

1135 Canterbury St.
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424

Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Cresco Junior High School (Closed 2016)

1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300

Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Crestwood Alternative School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

205 3rd Ave West
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2310

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cresco, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Cresco, IA include Crestwood High School and Crestwood Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Cresco?

2 public schools are located in Cresco.

What percentage of students in Cresco go to public school?

84% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).