For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 287 students in Cambridge, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Cambridge, NE are Cambridge Elementary School, Cambridge Middle School and Cambridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cambridge, NE (2026)
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 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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: 5%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cambridge, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Cambridge, NE include Cambridge Elementary School, Cambridge Middle School and Cambridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Cambridge?
3 public schools are located in Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge?
Cambridge public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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