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Schools in Creighton · Creighton Community Public Schools

Creighton’s public schools score below 79% of Nebraska districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Creighton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
42%
▼ 5 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▼ 4 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$18.5K
▲ 18% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.0
NE 13.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
313 students on the public path
In brief

Creighton’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 47% and 46% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,457 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Creighton Community High SCH. Enrollment is up 14% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Ludger Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Creighton’s grade

C− Test scores

C−: better than 21% of Nebraska school districts. Test scores are below the Nebraska average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 21%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (255)Better than 18%
DC+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 133 test results could put Creighton anywhere from D to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Creighton’s students in the tested grades sat them (133 in math, 133 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Creighton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Creighton Elementary SchoolCreighton Community Public SchoolsC
7–12Creighton Community High SCHCreighton Community Public SchoolsB

Creighton’s public schools are run by Creighton Community Public Schools, which also serves Bazile Mills, Center, Cleveland and Creighton and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Creighton Community Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 313 students, up 14% since 2020–21 · 10.0 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$18,457NE $15,602 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading42%
State average 47.1% · 133 students tested
Math42%
State average 46% · 133 students tested

Creighton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Creighton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CreightonC−Creighton Community

Every school in Creighton

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Creightonby address
Creighton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
C
173 students10:1Rate it →
Creighton Community High SCH
High · Grades 7–12
B
140 students10:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Ludger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Catholic
61 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Creighton’s schools

Are Creighton’s schools good?

On Nebraska’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Creighton children attend score below 79% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 18%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Creighton in?

Creighton Community Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 313 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

How much does Creighton spend per student?

$18,457 in Creighton Community Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Creighton?

Yes: St. Ludger Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 61 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.