For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 632 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cresco, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
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%
Cresco, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cresco.
What is the racial composition of students in Cresco?
Cresco public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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