Best Public High Schools in Cresco, IA (2026)

Best Cresco Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 509 students in Cresco, IA.

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

Cresco, IA public high school have an score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cresco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Cresco, IA public high school have a of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Crestwood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cresco, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Crestwood High School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
:

Bottom 50%

1000 Schroder Dr
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764

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

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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 high schools in Cresco, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Cresco, IA include Crestwood High School.

How many public high schools are located in Cresco?

1 public high schools are located in Cresco.

What is the racial composition of students in Cresco?

Cresco public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).