📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
13 Rated Districts in the Johnstown, PA Metro Area
PSSA 2024–25 · percentile among Pennsylvania districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Richland School District | Johnstown | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #2 | Portage Area School District | Portage | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #3 | Westmont Hilltop School District | Johnstown | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #4 | Central Cambria School District | Ebensburg | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #5 | Cambria Heights School District | Patton | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #6 | Forest Hills School District | Sidman | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #7 | Glendale School District | Flinton | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #8 | Northern Cambria School District | Northern Cambria | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #9 | Penn Cambria School District | Cresson | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #10 | Blacklick Valley School District | Nanty Glo | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #11 | Conemaugh Valley School District | Johnstown | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #12 | Ferndale Area School District | Johnstown | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #13 | Greater Johnstown School District | Johnstown | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Johnstown, PA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from PSSA 2024–25 (Pennsylvania) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Johnstown, PA metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Johnstown, PA metro area, the highest-rated is Richland School District (Johnstown), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 85th percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.