For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 620 students in Cambridge, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cambridge, WI are Cambridge Elementary School and Nikolay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cambridge, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
802 W Water St
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-9727
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-9727
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Nikolay Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 South St
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-7335
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-7335
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cambridge, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cambridge, WI include Cambridge Elementary School and Nikolay 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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