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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