Crete Elementary School
Crete, IL · Crete Monee CUSD 201U · Grades K - 5
1,628th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
Crete Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Crete Elementary School 1,628th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Crete Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Crete Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 389 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.9% | 51.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.0% | 22.1% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| White | 28.9% | 16.5% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 9.0% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Crete Elementary School
Typical home value $298K in zip 60417 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Crete Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Steger Intermediate CenterSteger SD 194 · 1.6 mi away1,459th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 32% - 2Balmoral Elem SchCrete Monee CUSD 201U · 1.8 mi away1,698th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 17% - –Steger Primary CenterSteger SD 194 · 2.3 mi away
- 4Coretta Scott King Magnet SchCrete Monee CUSD 201U · 2.7 mi away1,368th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 27% - 6U S Grant Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 3 mi away873rd of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 4Garfield Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 3.3 mi away1,384th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 34% - 5Blackhawk Primary CenterPark Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163 · 3.5 mi away1,226th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 42% - 421st Century Primary CenterPark Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163 · 3.5 mi away1,308th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Crete Elementary School in?
Crete Elementary School is part of the Crete Monee CUSD 201U district in Crete, Illinois.
Is Crete Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Crete Elementary School 1,628th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Crete Elementary School?
Black 51%, Hispanic 22%, White 17%, Two or more races 9% (389 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Crete Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60417 is $298K 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.