Union County Public Schools
Union County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
6
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,868
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Union County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Union County has 2 district entries. Creston Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Creston has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 3 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Union County
Reported Enrollment
1,868
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Union County
Creston Comm School District
East Union Comm School District
6 Public Schools in Union County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston High School | Listed only | Creston Comm School District | Creston, 50801Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 532 |
| Creston Elementary School | Listed only | Creston Comm School District | Creston, 50801Rural: Fringe | 1–5 | Primary | 410 |
| Creston Middle School | Listed only | Creston Comm School District | Creston, 50801Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 291 |
| East Union Middle-High School | Listed only | East Union Comm School District | Afton, 50830Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 259 |
| East Union Elementary | Listed only | East Union Comm School District | Afton, 50830Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 230 |
| Creston Early Childhood Center | Listed only | Creston Comm School District | Creston, 50801Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 146 |
Creston High School
Creston Comm School District
Creston, 50801 / Town: Remote
Creston Elementary School
Creston Comm School District
Creston, 50801 / Rural: Fringe
Creston Middle School
Creston Comm School District
Creston, 50801 / Rural: Fringe
East Union Middle-High School
East Union Comm School District
Afton, 50830 / Rural: Distant
East Union Elementary
East Union Comm School District
Afton, 50830 / Rural: Distant
Creston Early Childhood Center
Creston Comm School District
Creston, 50801 / Town: Remote
Union County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Union County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Union County public school directory?
The directory lists 6 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Union County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Union County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Union County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Union County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.