For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,798 students in Johnstown, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnstown, PA are Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School, Richland Elementary School and Westmont Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnstown, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnstown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnstown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1516 Tire Hill Rd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-5757
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-5757
Grades: K-6
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8707
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8707
Grades: K-6
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3704 William Penn Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-8421
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-8421
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Park Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Greater Johnstown Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Messenger Street
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: 5-7
| 631 students
Johnstown, Pennsylvania 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
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
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 elementary schools in Johnstown, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnstown, PA include Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School, Richland Elementary School and Westmont Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnstown?
9 public elementary schools are located in Johnstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown?
Johnstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Johnstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Johnstown include: Westmont Hilltop Elementary School vs. Richland Elementary School, Richland Elementary School vs. Westmont Hilltop Elementary School, Ferndale Elementary School vs. Conemaugh Valley Elementary School
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