For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,822 students in Chesapeake, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Chesapeake, OH are Chesapeake Elementary School, Chesapeake Middle School and Chesapeake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesapeake, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Chesapeake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chesapeake, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11359 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3448
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3448
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10335 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Chesapeake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10181 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-5958
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-5958
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County
Vocational School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Chesapeake, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 11-12
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chesapeake, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Chesapeake, OH include Chesapeake Elementary School, Chesapeake Middle School and Chesapeake High School.
How many public schools are located in Chesapeake?
4 public schools are located in Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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