Best Northern Cambria Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 779 students in Northern Cambria, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Northern Cambria, PA are Northern Cambria High School, Northern Cambria Middle School and Northern Cambria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northern Cambria, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Northern Cambria have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Northern Cambria, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Cambria High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 35th St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Northern Cambria Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Joseph St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Gr: 5-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Northern Cambria Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Joseph St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Northern Cambria, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Northern Cambria, PA include Northern Cambria High School, Northern Cambria Middle School and Northern Cambria Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Northern Cambria?
3 public schools are located in Northern Cambria.
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Cambria?
Northern Cambria public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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