For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 992 students in 15905, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 15905, PA are Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High 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 middle schools in zipcode 15905 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15905, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15905, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Grades: 7-12
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
15905, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 middle schools in 15905, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15905, PA include Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School and Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15905?
2 public middle schools are located in 15905.
What is the racial composition of students in 15905?
15905 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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