For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 417 students in Cambridge, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Cambridge, IA is Ballard East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cambridge, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballard East Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 W 4th St
Cambridge, IA 50046
(515) 220-4306
Cambridge, IA 50046
(515) 220-4306
Gr: 3-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cambridge, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cambridge, IA include Ballard East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cambridge?
1 public schools are located in Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge?
Cambridge public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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