For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,797 students in Cambridge, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 116 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cambridge, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cambridge, OH are Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge Intermediate School and Cambridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cambridge, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Gr: K-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1451 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1180
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1180
Gr: 3-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1140
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1140
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1100
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
518 S 8th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-5026
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-5026
Gr: PK | 81 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Cambridge, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1115 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
60901 Beech Grove Ln
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-8170
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-8170
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 10%
605 S 7th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3361
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3361
Gr: PK-2 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 14%
9259 Liberty School Rd
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-5776
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-5776
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 1%
850 N 4th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3382
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3382
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1300 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-4040
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Minority enrollment: 5%
150 Highland Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3767
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3767
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 7%
916 Foster Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3970
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3970
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cambridge, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Cambridge, OH include Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge Intermediate School and Cambridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cambridge?
5 public schools are located in Cambridge.
What percentage of students in Cambridge go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cambridge are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge?
Cambridge public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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, Cambridge Primary School vs. Cambridge Intermediate School
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