Crete, Nebraska - A Great Place to Work and Live
The Crete Public Schools are located in Crete, Nebraska, approximately 23 miles southwest of Lincoln. This ideal location is close to a large metropolitan city and state's largest university, yet rural in nature.
The community of Crete is growing and now includes over 6,000 residents as well as a thriving business atmosphere. Major industries include; Nestle Purina Pet Care, Crete Mills, and Farmland Foods. Several new housing developments as well as an increase in the number of small businesses highlight the economic growth in the area. The community is also home to Doane College, which has been recognized by US News and World Report as one of the top 30 colleges in the Midwest.
The Crete School District offers the majority of student programming at three sites:
Elementary - Kindergarten through 5th grade has a enrollment of 651 students. CPS also serves 174 preschoolers.
Middle School - 6th, 7th and 8th has an enrollment of 360 students.
High School - 9th through 12th grade serves 498 students.
Additional services for students will sometimes take place in off-site areas and include: Adult Basic Education, General Equivalency Diploma, English as a Second Language, Even Start and preschool programs.
The Nebraska Schools Activities Association (NSAA) classifies Crete as a "Class B" high school. The district offers a wide variety of activities and clubs well beyond the supervision of the NSAA. In addition to athletics and fine arts, many clubs such as World Language, Future Scientists, Robotics, Mock Trial, etc. are enjoyed by high school students. The elementary and middle schools also promote positive activities which encourage academic and physical development.
Crete also supports and encourages a wide range of activities that include: sports, speech, band, chorus, FFA, FBLA, FSA, and many others.
The community of Crete strongly supports the educational system of the Crete Public Schools. Voters approved the building of a new middle school with a 77% majority. The new middle school opened for the 2004-2005 school year. With a growing population, the School District approved an addition to the middle school which will add several classrooms. Construction on the new addition will start in May 2009.
