Crete Public Schools

The Crete Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district faces several challenges, including declining performance at the high school level and high rates of chronic absenteeism across all schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Crete Middle School ranks 87th out of 123 Nebraska middle schools and has relatively strong test scores, with 64.24% of 8th graders proficient or better in NSCAS English Language Arts and 55.76% proficient or better in NSCAS Mathematics. Additionally, Crete Intermediate School has the highest proficiency rates in NSCAS Science for 5th grade, with 90.57% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges. Crete High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 152nd out of 168 Nebraska high schools in 2023-2024 to 129th out of 146 in 2024-2025, accompanied by a drop in proficiency rates on the ACT. Additionally, all Crete schools have high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 56.47% at Crete High School to 66% at Crete Intermediate School, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which can impact academic performance.