For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 849 students in Creston, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Creston, OH are Norwayne Elementary School and Norwayne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Creston, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Creston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Creston, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwayne Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
286 S. Main Street
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6383
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6383
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Norwayne Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Creston, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Creston, OH include Norwayne Elementary School and Norwayne Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Creston?
2 public elementary schools are located in Creston.
What is the racial composition of students in Creston?
Creston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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