Creston School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kalispell, Montana 59901 · Creston Elem
#5 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#3321 of 50,301 nationally
About Creston School
Creston School is a public elementary located in Kalispell, in the Creston Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 83 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 5th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (62th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 83.
There are 24 schools in Kalispell; Creston School ranks 1st of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Creston School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Creston School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cayuse Prairie School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
254 students · 4.2 km away
Cayuse Prairie 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
57 students · 4.2 km away
Fair-Mont-Egan School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
115 students · 6.3 km away
Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
41 students · 6.3 km away
East Evergreen School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
360 students · 9.7 km away
Evergreen Junior High
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
285 students · 11 km away
Helena Flats School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
253 students · 11 km away
Helena Flats 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
40 students · 11 km away
Deer Park School
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
120 students · 12 km away
Deer Park 6-8
Columbia Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
48 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
North Star School
Gildford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
83 students
Jordan Elementary School
Jordan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
84 students
Missoula TEACH Academy
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
84 students
Augusta Elementary School
Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
85 students
Wibaux Elementary School
Wibaux · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
85 students
Drummond School
Drummond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
86 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Creston School a good school?
Creston School has a Success Index (US) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #5 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Creston School rank in Montana?
Creston School ranks #5 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #3321 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Creston School?
Creston School had 83 students in 2025.
Is Creston School a elementary school or a high school?
Creston School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Creston School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Creston School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.