Best Schools in Portage, PA
Portage, PA has a total of 16 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 7,518 students attend Portage, PA schools. On average, schools in Portage score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Portage meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Portage, PA
Portage, PA has 5 high schools with 2,462 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 Portage score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portage meet expectations.
1. Central Cambria Hs
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Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
2. Hollidaysburg Area Shs
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Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 793 Students
3. Chestnut Ridge Shs
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Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 490 Students
4. Claysburg-kimmel Sr Hs
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Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students
5. Portage Area Jshs
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Portage Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portage, PA
Portage, PA has 4 middle schools with 1,784 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 Portage score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portage meet expectations.
1. Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
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Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 807 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. Claysburg-kimmel Jr Hs
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Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 130 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portage, PA
Portage, PA has 7 elementary schools with 3,272 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 Portage score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portage meet expectations.
1. Portage Area El Sch
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Portage Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students
2. Foot Of Ten El Sch
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Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 514 Students
3. Cambria El Sch
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Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
4. Forest Hills El Sch
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Forest Hills Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 957 Students
5. Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch
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Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 211 Students
6. Claysburg-kimmel El Sch
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Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students
7. Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch
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Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portage, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portage, PA has a total population of 6,225 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portage, 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 Portage, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portage, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portage, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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