Best Schools in Prescott, IA
Prescott, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,239 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Prescott meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Prescott, IA
The top high schools in Prescott, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lenox High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
2. Nodaway Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
3. Creston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
4. Orient-macksburg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
5. Southwest Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Middle Schools in Prescott, IA
The top middle schools in Prescott, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nodaway Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
2. Creston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
3. Southwest Valley Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Prescott, IA
The top elementary schools in Prescott, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corning Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
2. Nodaway Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
3. Lenox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
4. Creston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students
5. Orient Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
6. Creston Early Childhood Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Prescott, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Prescott, IA has a total population of 439 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Prescott, IA
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 Prescott, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Prescott, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Prescott, IA.
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 Prescott, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Prescott, IA
How many schools are in Prescott, IA?
Prescott, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,239 students in total.
How do schools in Prescott perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Prescott score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Prescott meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Prescott?
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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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations