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Creston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 230 students in Creston, IA, 15% of all K-12 students in Creston, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Creston, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Creston, IA (2026-27)

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

2
Private Schools
230
Students
2%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Creston)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
230 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
2%
16%
0.41
0.48
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
166 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
72%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
62 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
27%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

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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