Best Public High Schools in Cresco, IA (2025-26)

Best Cresco Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

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%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cresco, Iowa

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).