Best Schools in Cambria County, PA
Cambria County, PA has a total of 59 schools including 21 high schools, 8 middle schools and 30 elementary schools. A total of 25,023 students attend Cambria County, PA schools. On average, schools in Cambria County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cambria County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cambria County, PA
Cambria County, PA has 21 high schools with 10,142 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cambria County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cambria County exceed expectations.
1. Windber Area Hs
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Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 332 Students
2. Central Cambria Hs
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Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
3. Richland Hs
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Richland Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 715 Students
4. Northern Cambria Hs
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Northern Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 309 Students
5. Cambria Heights Shs
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Cambria Heights Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
6. Penn Cambria Hs
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Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students
7. Westmont Hilltop Jshs
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Westmont Hilltop Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 725 Students
8. Ferndale Area Jshs
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Ferndale Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 283 Students
9. Altoona Area Hs
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2228 Students
10. Conemaugh Valley Jshs
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Conemaugh Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 319 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cambria County, PA
Cambria County, PA has 8 middle schools with 4,153 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cambria County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cambria County don't meet expectations.
1. Windber Area Ms
SchoolGrade
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Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. Central Cambria Ms
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Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
3. Penn Cambria Ms
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Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 468 Students
4. Northern Cambria Ms
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Northern Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 240 Students
5. Cambria Heights Ms
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Cambria Heights Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
6. Altoona Area Jr Hs
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1727 Students
7. Greater Johnstown Ms
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Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cambria County, PA
Cambria County, PA has 30 elementary schools with 10,728 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cambria County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cambria County exceed expectations.
1. Windber El Sch
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Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
2. Richland El Sch
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Richland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 811 Students
3. Conemaugh Twp Area El Sch
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Conemaugh Township Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
4. Purchase Line El Sch
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Purchase Line Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students
5. Portage Area El Sch
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Portage Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students
6. Westmont Hilltop El Sch
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Westmont Hilltop Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 739 Students
7. Northern Cambria El Sch
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Northern Cambria Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 247 Students
8. Jackson El Sch
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Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 208 Students
9. Cambria El Sch
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Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
10. Forest Hills El Sch
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Forest Hills Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 957 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cambria County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cambria County, PA has a total population of 133,472 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cambria County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cambria County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cambria County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cambria County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cambria County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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