For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,377 students in Cambridge, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 15 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Cambridge, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cambridge, MN are Cambridge Intermediate School, Cambridge-isanti Oll Secondary 6-12 and Cambridge-isanti Oll Elementary K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cambridge, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6600
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6600
Grades: 3-5
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge-isanti Oll Secondary 6-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6024
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6024
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge-isanti Oll Elementary K-5
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6218
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6218
Grades: K-5
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge-isanti High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Nw 8th Ave
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6066
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6066
Grades: 9-12
| 1,610 students
Rank: #55.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31374 Xylite St Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6300
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: n/an/a
C-i Education Center
Alternative School
625a Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6188
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6188
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
Special Education School
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Elm St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK-2
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River East Education Program
Special Education School
1730 3rd Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6800
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6800
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River South
Special Education School
801 20th Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cambridge, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cambridge Alc East High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
626 N Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Cambridge Alc West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625c Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6262
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6262
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
310 N Elm
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK-4
| 1,054 students
Cambridge Targeted Services Site (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
303 7th Lane Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dellwood Recovery (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
625c Main St North
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Milaca Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
150 Buchanan St North Suite 15
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mn Specialty Health Sys-cambridge Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1425 E Rum River Dr S
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6196
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6196
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Oak Land Alc West High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625c N Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6250
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Oak Land Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
625c Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6215
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6215
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Princeton Targeted Services Site (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
303 7th Lane Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Francis Targeted Services Site (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
303 7th Lane Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 W County Road 5
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-8778
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-8778
Grades: K-4
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cambridge, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Cambridge, MN include Cambridge Intermediate School, Cambridge-isanti Oll Secondary 6-12 and Cambridge-isanti Oll Elementary K-5.
How many public schools are located in Cambridge?
10 public schools are located in Cambridge.
What percentage of students in Cambridge go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Cambridge are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge?
Cambridge public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cambridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cambridge include: Cambridge Intermediate School vs. Cambridge Primary School
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