Best Creston Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 230 students in Creston, IA.
100% of private elementary schools in Creston, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Elementary 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
47,828 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,396 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
166 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
72%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 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
8,568 Students
% of Others Students
27%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Creston, IA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Creston, IA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Creston?
100% of private elementary schools in Creston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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