Total enrollment
1,021
-23 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Cresco
Iowa · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Cresco, Iowa total 4, collectively serving roughly 1,021 students (an average of about 255 per school).
4-year change in Cresco
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,908
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,021
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresco Early Childhood Development Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 43 |
| Crestwood Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 349 |
| Crestwood High School | High | 09-12 | 346 |
| Crestwood Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 283 |
About Cresco
Across Cresco, Iowa, 4 public schools teaches about 1,021 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Cresco is around 255 students, 32% lower than the Iowa average of about 376.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Cresco has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,044 students to 1,021. Cresco now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cresco discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.