For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,500 students in Cambria County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Cambria County, PA are Portage Area Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Blacklick Valley El Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Cambria County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cambria County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Area Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
547 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: PK-6
| 965 students
Rank: #33.
Blacklick Valley El Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W Railroad St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Cambria Heights Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 East Campbell St
Carrolltown, PA 15722
(814) 344-8506
Carrolltown, PA 15722
(814) 344-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Cambria Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Joseph St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Grades: PK-4
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Dartmouth Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 535-6724
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 535-6724
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Conemaugh Valley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1340 William Penn Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-6970
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-6970
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Greater Johnstown Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
196 Westgate Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 533-5670
Grades: PK-4
| 1,181 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 6th St
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8166
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8166
Grades: PK-K
| 114 students
Cambria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Commonwealth Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
647 Main Street, Suite 201 Jo
Johnstown, PA 15901
(717) 651-7200
Johnstown, PA 15901
(717) 651-7200
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Cresson Secure Treatment Unit High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
251 Corrections Road, 251 Corr
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-6258
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-6258
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
220 Messenger St
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5550
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
1340 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 539-6524
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 539-6524
Grades: PK-3
| 193 students
489 Locust St
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: 10-12
| 453 students
1427 Frankstown Rd
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 495-4611
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 495-4611
Grades: 7-9
| 409 students
84 Mountain Avenue
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 4-7
| 293 students
340 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-1435
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-1435
Grades: 6-7
| 252 students
220 Highfield Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Grades: 8-12
| 688 students
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cambria County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Cambria County, PA include Portage Area Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Blacklick Valley El Center.
How many public preschools are located in Cambria County?
9 public preschools are located in Cambria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria County?
Cambria County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cambria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cambria County include: Ferndale Elementary School vs. Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, Portage Area Elementary School vs. Forest Hills Elementary School, Cambria Heights Elementary School vs. Blacklick Valley El Center
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