Creston Elem School
Creston, IL · Creston CCSD 161 · Grades K - 8
296th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 86%▲ Improving
Creston Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Creston Elem School 296th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
Creston Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Creston Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 80 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.7% | 55.0% | ▼ 16.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 36.2% | ▲ 19.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.3% | 5.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 2.5% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Creston Elem School
Typical home value $209K in zip 60113 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2021
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Creston Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Central Elem SchoolRochelle CCSD 231 · 5.3 mi away1,523rd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 31% - 2Tilton Elem SchoolRochelle CCSD 231 · 5.4 mi away1,731st of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 20% - 2Malta Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 6.2 mi away1,793rd of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 18% - –Lincoln Elem SchoolRochelle CCSD 231 · 6.2 mi away
- 6Steward Elementary SchoolSteward ESD 220 · 6.3 mi away932nd of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 56% - 8Kings Elementary SchoolKings Cons SD 144 · 8.7 mi away581st of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 47% - 10Eswood C C Grade SchoolEswood CCSD 269 · 9.4 mi away210th of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 70% - 1Tyler Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 10.3 mi away1,984th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Creston Elem School in?
Creston Elem School is part of the Creston CCSD 161 district in Creston, Illinois.
Is Creston Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Creston Elem School 296th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Creston Elem School?
White 55%, Hispanic 36%, Black 5%, Two or more races 3% (80 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Creston Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60113 is $209K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.