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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cambria County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 16,357 students in Cambria County, PA (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,828 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Cambria County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cambria County, PA are Cambria Heights Sr. High School, Penn Cambria High School and Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Cambria County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Cambria County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambria Heights Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
426 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-3601
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Penn Cambria High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Linden Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1516 Tire Hill Rd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Portage Area Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
84 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
338 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-5757
Gr: K-6 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Richland High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Gr: 7-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4263
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
547 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Gr: PK-6 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3704 William Penn Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-8421
Gr: K-2 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8707
Gr: K-6 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Cambria Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
212 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8432
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Central Cambria High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
204 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Cambria Heights Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
414 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1466 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1515.
Blacklick Valley El Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 W Railroad St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Central Cambria Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 Schoolhouse Road
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6505
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Penn Cambria Intrmd School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
376 Wood St
Lilly, PA 15938
(814) 886-8532
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
Cambria Heights Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 East Campbell St
Carrolltown, PA 15722
(814) 344-8506
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1919.
Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1342 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2222.
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Gr: 7-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2323.
Penn Cambria Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Division St
Gallitzin, PA 16641
(814) 886-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2424.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2525.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Dartmouth Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 535-6724
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2626.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Gr: 7-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2929.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3030.
Conemaugh Valley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1340 William Penn Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-6970
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3333.
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 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Admiral Peary Area Vocational-technical School
Vocational School
948 Ben Franklin Highway
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
445 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cambria County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cambria County, PA include Cambria Heights Sr. High School, Penn Cambria High School and Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cambria County?
38 public schools are located in Cambria County.
What percentage of students in Cambria County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Cambria County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria County?
Cambria County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Cambria County are often viewed compared to one another?

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