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Best 15905 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,561 students in 15905, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 376 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 15905, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 15905, PA are Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School, Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15905 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 15905, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 15905, PA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 15905, PA?
How many public schools are located in 15905?
6 public schools are located in 15905.
What percentage of students in 15905 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 15905 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15905?
15905 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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