Crete Public Schools School District
School District · Crete, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,548
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,548
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Crete Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Crete Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crete Intermediate School
Crete · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crete Middle School
Crete · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#162 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,548
$3,816 vs Nebraska median
District size
2,268 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Crete Public Schools ranks #162 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Crete Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crete Elementary School (9.2/10), Crete Intermediate School (8.3/10), and Crete Middle School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Crete Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crete Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Crete Intermediate School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Crete Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Crete High School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Crete Public Schools
Crete Public Schools is a Crete, Nebraska school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,268 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $13,548 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Crete Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crete Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Crete Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Crete Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Crete Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Crete Public Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Crete
- Total Enrollment
- 2,268
- Teachers (FTE)
- 144
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Crete Public Schools?
Crete Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Crete Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Crete Public Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Crete Public Schools?
Crete Public Schools spends $13,548 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crete Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Crete Public Schools is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Crete Public Schools?
Crete Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Crete Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Crete Public Schools?
Across schools in Crete Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Crete Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Crete Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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