For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,919 students in Johnstown, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Johnstown, NY are Warren Street School, Johnstown High School and Pleasant Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnstown, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Johnstown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnstown, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Street School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Warren St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Gr: 2-4 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Johnstown High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Sir Bills Circle
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4661
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4661
Gr: 8-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 Pleasant Ave
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Gr: PK-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton-fulton-montgomery Boces
Special Education School
2755 State Hwy 67
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-4300
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-4300
Gr: K-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Perry St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Gr: 5-7 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Johnstown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eva B. Stokely Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Perth-johnstown Rd
Johnstown, NY 12095
Johnstown, NY 12095
Hale Creek Asactc (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
279 Maloney Road
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-2094
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-2094
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
305 Jansen Ave
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-9119
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-9119
Gr: K-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Tryon Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Perth Johnstown Road
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4681
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4681
Gr: 7-11 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Tryon Res Center - Girls (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 605
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-2331
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-2331
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Johnstown, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Johnstown, NY include Warren Street School, Johnstown High School and Pleasant Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in Johnstown?
5 public schools are located in Johnstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown?
Johnstown public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Johnstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Johnstown include: Warren Street School vs. Pleasant Avenue School, Pleasant Avenue School vs. Warren Street School
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