For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 201 students in Cambridge, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cambridge, NE are Cambridge Elementary School and Cambridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cambridge, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Gr: PK-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 Nelson Street
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Gr: 5-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cambridge, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cambridge, NE include Cambridge Elementary School and Cambridge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cambridge?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge?
Cambridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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