Top 10 Best Johnstown Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,854 students in Johnstown, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,172 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Johnstown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Johnstown, PA are Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School, Richland High School and Richland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnstown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Johnstown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Johnstown, PA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1516 Tire Hill Rd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
Math: 56% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Grades: 7-12
| 718 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
338 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-5757
Grades: K-6
| 787 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3704 William Penn Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-8421
Grades: K-5
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Grades: 7-12
| 740 students
Rank: #77.
Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1342 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8707
Grades: K-6
| 753 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Broad St
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 533-5670
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1212.
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: 8-12
| 1,011 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Greater Johnstown MiddleSchool
Math: 6% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Messenger Street
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: 5-7
| 612 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Johnstown Ctc
Vocational School
445 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Johnstown, Pennsylvania 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
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
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 schools in Johnstown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Johnstown, PA include Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School, Richland High School and Richland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnstown, PA?
15 public schools are located in Johnstown, PA.
What percentage of students in Johnstown, PA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Johnstown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown, PA?
Johnstown, PA public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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