Best Schools in Creston, NE
Creston, NE has 14 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,462 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Creston meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Creston, NE
The top high schools in Creston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leigh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
2. Humphrey Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphrey Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 148 Students
3. Stanton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
4. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
5. Clarkson Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
6. Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
Best Middle Schools in Creston, NE
The top middle schools in Creston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 147 Students
2. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Creston, NE
The top elementary schools in Creston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
2. Leigh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
3. Stanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
4. Clarkson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 108 Students
5. Madison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Creston, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Creston, NE has a total population of 539 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Creston, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Creston, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Creston, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Creston, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Creston, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Creston, NE
How many schools are in Creston, NE?
Creston, NE has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,462 students in total.
How do schools in Creston perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Creston score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Creston meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Creston?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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