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Best Schools in Windber, PA
Windber, PA has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,677 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Windber greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Windber, PA
The top high schools in Windber, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 715 Students
2. Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conemaugh Township Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 493 Students
3. Windber Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 332 Students
4. Shade Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shade-central City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
5. Forest Hills Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 775 Students
Best Middle Schools in Windber, PA
The top middle schools in Windber, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windber Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Windber, PA
The top elementary schools in Windber, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Conemaugh Twp Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conemaugh Township Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Richland El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 811 Students
3. Forest Hills El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 957 Students
4. Windber El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
5. Cairnbrook El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shade-central City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 166 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Windber, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Windber, PA has a total population of 6,827 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Windber, 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 Windber, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Windber, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Windber, 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 Windber, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Windber, PA
How many schools are in Windber, PA?
Windber, PA has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,677 students in total.
How do schools in Windber perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Windber score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Windber greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Windber?
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: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Windber
3 of 3 schools in Windber carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Windber. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.