Best High Schools in 15906, PA

High schools
6
Students
3,218
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 15906, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Cambria Hs

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students

2. Conemaugh Valley Jshs

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Conemaugh Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 319 Students

3. Westmont Hilltop Jshs

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Westmont Hilltop Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 725 Students

4. Ferndale Area Jshs

D+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ferndale Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 283 Students

5. Ligonier Valley Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students

6. Greater Johnstown Shs

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 894 Students

Best Middle Schools in 15906, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,349
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 15906, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Cambria Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students

2. Ligonier Valley Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students

3. Greater Johnstown Ms

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 660 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 15906, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,611
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 15906, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westmont Hilltop El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Westmont Hilltop Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 739 Students

2. Cambria El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students

3. Laurel Valley El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students

4. Conemaugh Valley El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Conemaugh Valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students

5. Ferndale El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ferndale Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 306 Students

6. Greater Johnstown El Sch

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1269 Students

7. Jackson El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 208 Students

8. Center For Achievement

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Center For Achievement • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 12 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 15906, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

15906, PA has a total population of 9,993 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 15906, PA

8,178

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 15906, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

17.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.00 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15906, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15906, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

998 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

30 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 15906, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 15906, PA

How many schools are in 15906, PA?

15906, PA has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,178 students in total.

How do schools in 15906 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 15906 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 15906 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15906?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near 15906, PA

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  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15945, PA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15909, PA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15954, PA

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15904, PA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15942, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15928, PA

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
15956, PA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations