Top Rankings
Johnstown City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,450 students in Johnstown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Johnstown City School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,450 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Johnstown City School District, which is ranked #617 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#610 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.4%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,446 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,157 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,446
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,157
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Johnstown City School District Public Schools (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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnstown City School District?
Johnstown City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,450 students.
What is the rank of Johnstown City School District?
Johnstown City School District is ranked #617 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown City School District?
85% of Johnstown City School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnstown City School District?
Johnstown City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Johnstown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,157 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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