Best Schools in Ferndale, PA
Ferndale, PA has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,412 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Ferndale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ferndale, PA
The top high schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferndale Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 283 Students
2. Greater Johnstown Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 894 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ferndale, PA
The top middle schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greater Johnstown Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ferndale, PA
The top elementary schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferndale El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 306 Students
2. Greater Johnstown El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1269 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ferndale, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ferndale, PA has a total population of 1,547 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ferndale, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ferndale, PA
How many schools are in Ferndale, PA?
Ferndale, PA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,412 students in total.
How do schools in Ferndale perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Ferndale score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Ferndale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ferndale?
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.
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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations