Top 5 Best Cambria County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,582 students in Cambria County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Cambria County, PA are Portage Area Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Blacklick Valley El Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cambria County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Cambria County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Area Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
84 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
547 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: PK-6
| 969 students
Rank: #33.
Blacklick Valley El Center
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 W Railroad St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Cambria Heights Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 East Campbell St
Carrolltown, PA 15722
(814) 344-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Conemaugh Valley Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1340 William Penn Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-6970
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
Ferndale Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Dartmouth Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 535-6724
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Northern Cambria Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Joseph St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Grades: PK-4
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
Greater Johnstown Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Westgate Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 533-5670
Grades: PK-4
| 1,272 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 6th St
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8166
Grades: PK-K
| 117 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cambria County, PA

Cambria County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
647 Main Street, Suite 201 Jo
Johnstown, PA 15901
(717) 651-7200
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
251 Corrections Road, 251 Corr
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-6258
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
220 Messenger St
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
1340 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 539-6524
Grades: PK-3
| 193 students
489 Locust St
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: 10-12
| 453 students
1427 Frankstown Rd
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 495-4611
Grades: 7-9
| 409 students
84 Mountain Avenue
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 4-7
| 293 students
340 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-1435
Grades: 6-7
| 252 students
220 Highfield Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Grades: 8-12
| 688 students
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Cambria County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Cambria County, PA include Portage Area Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Blacklick Valley El Center.
How many public preschools are located in Cambria County, PA?
9 public preschools are located in Cambria County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria County, PA?
Cambria County, PA public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).

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