For the 2025 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 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10335 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County
Vocational School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 6-12
| 600 students
Chesapeake, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
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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