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Creston city, IA

ZIP 50801 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 50801

K-12 nearby
7
Public
6
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 50801 (Creston, IA) is associated with Creston Community School District (LEA 1908310) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 7 K-12 schools (6 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.1 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Southwestern Community College about 1.1 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Creston Community School District
LEA ID
1908310
Private school share (ACS)
0.1%

Colleges & universities (40)

  • Southwestern Community College1.1 miles (1.9 km)2yr-public
  • Graceland University-Lamoni40.5 miles (65.2 km)4yr-private
  • Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center44.1 miles (70.9 km)4yr-private
  • Simpson College47.9 miles (77.0 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines52.0 miles (83.7 km)2yr-private
  • La James International College-Johnston52.9 miles (85.2 km)2yr-private
  • Drake University53.1 miles (85.4 km)4yr-private
  • UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology53.2 miles (85.6 km)2yr-private
  • Mercy College of Health Sciences53.8 miles (86.5 km)4yr-private
  • Grand View University55.9 miles (90.0 km)4yr-private
  • Northwest Missouri State University56.2 miles (90.4 km)4yr-public
  • Des Moines Area Community College59.7 miles (96.1 km)2yr-public
Show all 40 colleges & universities
  • Conception Seminary College59.8 miles (96.2 km)4yr-private
  • Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary60.8 miles (97.8 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa Western Community College73.8 miles (118.8 km)2yr-public
  • PCI Academy-Ames75.5 miles (121.4 km)2yr-private
  • Iowa State University76.2 miles (122.6 km)4yr-public
  • SOHO Hair Academy76.5 miles (123.2 km)2yr-private
  • Bellevue University79.1 miles (127.2 km)4yr-private
  • Central College80.0 miles (128.8 km)4yr-private
  • North Central Missouri College80.5 miles (129.5 km)2yr-public
  • Peru State College81.2 miles (130.6 km)4yr-public
  • Creighton University81.4 miles (131.0 km)4yr-private
  • Metropolitan Community College Area82.5 miles (132.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center82.7 miles (133.1 km)4yr-public
  • Clarkson College82.8 miles (133.2 km)4yr-private
  • Universal College of Healing Arts83.0 miles (133.7 km)2yr-private
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha84.5 miles (136.0 km)4yr-public
  • College of Saint Mary85.0 miles (136.8 km)4yr-private
  • CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology85.8 miles (138.1 km)4yr-private
  • Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy85.9 miles (138.3 km)2yr-private
  • Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health86.6 miles (139.4 km)4yr-private
  • Ricketts Great Books College86.9 miles (139.9 km)4yr-private
  • Capitol Beauty School87.9 miles (141.5 km)2yr-private
  • William Penn University92.6 miles (149.1 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri Western State University93.5 miles (150.5 km)4yr-public
  • Highland Community College95.8 miles (154.2 km)2yr-public
  • Iowa Central Community College98.1 miles (157.8 km)2yr-public
  • Grinnell College98.6 miles (158.6 km)4yr-private
  • La James International College-Ft Dodge99.0 miles (159.3 km)2yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Creston Elementary Schoolpublic——1.5 miles (2.5 km)
Creston Middle Schoolpublic——1.5 miles (2.5 km)
Creston High Schoolpublic——1.8 miles (2.8 km)
Creston Early Childhood Centerpublic——2.1 miles (3.5 km)
ST MALACHY SCHOOLprivate——2.5 miles (4.1 km)
Orient Elementary Schoolpublic——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
Orient-Macksburg Senior High Schoolpublic——8.5 miles (13.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 50801

What school district is ZIP code 50801 in?
ZIP 50801 (Creston, IA) maps to Creston Community School District (LEA ID 1908310) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 50801?
US5 lists 7 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 50801 attend private school?
About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 50801 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher25.9%
High school33.4%
Less than HS5.5%
School districtCreston Community School District