For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 185 students in Cresco, IA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,021 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Cresco, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Cresco, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Cresco, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Catholic School
(Catholic)
221 2nd Ave E
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Overview
This Town (Cresco)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
185 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
n/a
36,965 Students
% White Students
n/a
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
27 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
14%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Cresco, IA?
1 private schools are located in Cresco, IA.
What percentage of students in Cresco go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Cresco are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cresco?
100% of private schools in Cresco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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