For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,081 students in Guernsey County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guernsey County, OH are Cambridge Primary School, Buckeye Trail Elementary School and Buckeye Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guernsey County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Guernsey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Guernsey County (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.
Buckeye Trail Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65553 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Trail Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65553 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Brook Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58601 Marietta Rd
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2526
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2526
Gr: 3-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Meadowbrook Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58607 Marietta Rd
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2561
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2561
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: n/an/a
212 Main St
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2523
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2523
Gr: PK-2 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
58860 Wintergreen Rd
Senecaville, OH 43780
(740) 685-2504
Senecaville, OH 43780
(740) 685-2504
Gr: PK-2 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Guernsey County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guernsey County, OH include Cambridge Primary School, Buckeye Trail Elementary School and Buckeye Trail Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Guernsey County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Guernsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guernsey County?
Guernsey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Guernsey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Guernsey County include: Cambridge Intermediate School vs. Cambridge Primary School, Secrest Elementary School vs. Byesville Elementary School, Byesville Elementary School vs. Secrest Elementary School
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