For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 973 students in 15905, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15905, PA are Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School and Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15905 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15905, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15905, PA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Gr: 7-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
15905, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Gr: 5-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 15905, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15905, PA include Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School and Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15905?
2 public middle schools are located in 15905.
What is the racial composition of students in 15905?
15905 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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