Best Creston Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 230 students in Creston, IA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,303 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Creston, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Creston, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in Creston, IA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mayflower Heritage Christian School
(Baptist)
604 E Townline St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-0026
Gr: K-8 | 46 students
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
403 W Clark St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students

Overview

This Town (Creston)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
230 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
166 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
72%
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
62 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
27%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Creston, IA?
2 private schools are located in Creston, IA.
What percentage of students in Creston go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Creston are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Creston?
100% of private schools in Creston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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