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Best Schools in Portage, PA
Portage, PA has 21 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,554 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Portage exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Portage, PA
The top high schools in Portage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penn Cambria Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students
2. Chestnut Ridge Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 490 Students
3. Central Cambria Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
4. Hollidaysburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 793 Students
5. Forest Hills Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 775 Students
6. Portage Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 359 Students
7. Claysburg-kimmel Sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portage, PA
The top middle schools in Portage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 807 Students
2. Chestnut Ridge Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 418 Students
3. Central Cambria Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
4. Claysburg-kimmel Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 130 Students
5. Penn Cambria Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portage, PA
The top elementary schools in Portage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students
2. Foot Of Ten El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 514 Students
3. Cambria El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
4. Forest Hills El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 957 Students
5. Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 211 Students
6. Claysburg-kimmel El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students
7. Penn Cambria Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 184 Students
8. Penn Cambria Pre-primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 92 Students
9. Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Portage, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Portage, PA
How many schools are in Portage, PA?
Portage, PA has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,554 students in total.
How do schools in Portage perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Portage score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Portage exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Portage?
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: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Portage
2 of 2 schools in Portage carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Portage. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.