Best Public Elementary Schools in Cresco, IA (2026)

Best Cresco Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 456 students in Cresco, IA.

The top-ranked public elementary school in Cresco, IA is Crestwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cresco, IA public elementary school have an score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cresco have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cresco, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Crestwood Elementary School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
:

Bottom 50%

1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2001

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

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Cresco, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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 elementary schools in Cresco, IA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cresco, IA include Crestwood Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Cresco?

1 public elementary schools are located in Cresco.

What is the racial composition of students in Cresco?

Cresco public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).