Greater Johnstown School District

1091 Broad St
Johnstown, PA 15906-2437
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Greater Johnstown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,788 students in Greater Johnstown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Greater Johnstown School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,788 Students
1,668,808 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Greater Johnstown School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#614 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11%
38%
24%
55%
30%
57%
76%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
40%
14%
% White
34%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,617 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,694. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,315 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,617
$23,694
Spending / Student
$17,315
$23,117

Best Greater Johnstown School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Johnstown Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Westgate Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 533-5670
Gr: PK-4 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Gr: 8-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Greater Johnstown Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Messenger Street
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Gr: 5-7 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greater Johnstown School District?
Greater Johnstown School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,788 students.
What is the rank of Greater Johnstown School District?
Greater Johnstown School District is ranked #614 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greater Johnstown School District?
40% of Greater Johnstown School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greater Johnstown School District?
Greater Johnstown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Greater Johnstown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,315 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,788 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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