Crete: Schools & Education
Crete is served by 4 public schools. Crete-Monee High School is the largest at 1,493 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,498 students.
- ~2,096 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,096 residents per school. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Crete Monee CUSD 201U |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,498 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 137 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.20 |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Governors State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Governors State University |
| Nearest College · City | University Park |
| Nearest College · Phone | (708) 534-5000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 4 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Crete Public Library District |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1177 North Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (708) 672-8017 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60417 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2964 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 32.3% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12