For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,021 students in Cresco, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 211 private students). 83% 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 average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cresco, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Schroder Dr
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1135 Canterbury St.
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 4th Ave E
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2762
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2762
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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?
4 public schools are located in Cresco.
What percentage of students in Cresco go to public school?
83% 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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