Public schools in Johnstown, PA
15 open public schools with an address in Johnstown, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,558
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Johnstown public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Johnstown, PA: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,558 students, an average of 504 per school. The largest campus is Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students).
Greater Johnstown SD operates the most schools here (4), and 7 regular districts have at least one Johnstown campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Johnstown
Greater Johnstown SD
Public school district
4 schools in Johnstown
Conemaugh Valley SD
Public school district
2 schools in Johnstown
Ferndale Area SD
Public school district
2 schools in Johnstown
Richland SD
Public school district
2 schools in Johnstown
Westmont Hilltop SD
Public school district
2 schools in Johnstown
Central Cambria SD
Public school district
1 school in Johnstown · 4 total
Conemaugh Township Area SD
Public school district
1 school in Johnstown · 2 total
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
Specialized public school district
1 school in Johnstown
Elementary schools in Johnstown
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Twp Area El Sch Conemaugh Township Area SD | KG–05 | 381 | 11.8:1 | |
| Conemaugh Valley El Sch Conemaugh Valley SD | PK–06 | 374 | 11.9:1 | |
| Ferndale El Sch Ferndale Area SD | PK–06 | 325 | 12.3:1 | |
| Greater Johnstown El Sch Greater Johnstown SD | PK–04 | 1,133 | 16:1 | |
| Jackson El Sch Central Cambria SD | KG–02 | 105 | 7.2:1 | |
| Richland El Sch Richland SD | KG–06 | 831 | 15.6:1 | |
| Westmont Hilltop El Sch Westmont Hilltop SD | KG–06 | 749 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Johnstown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown MS Greater Johnstown SD | 05–07 | 615 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Johnstown
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Valley JSHS Conemaugh Valley SD | 07–12 | 308 | 11.5:1 | |
| Ferndale Area JSHS Ferndale Area SD | 07–12 | 284 | 11:1 | |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 14 | 0.6:1 | |
| Greater Johnstown SHS Greater Johnstown SD | 08–12 | 917 | 12.9:1 | |
| Richland HS Richland SD | 07–12 | 693 | 14.2:1 | |
| Westmont Hilltop JSHS Westmont Hilltop SD | 07–12 | 689 | 14.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Johnstown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber Academy Greater Johnstown SD · Virtual | KG–12 | 140 | 87.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black17.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Johnstown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,558 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Johnstown
How many public schools are in Johnstown, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Johnstown: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,558 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Johnstown?
Schools with an address in Johnstown belong to 8 education agencies, led by Greater Johnstown SD (4 schools), Conemaugh Valley SD (2 schools), Ferndale Area SD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Johnstown?
Greater Johnstown SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Johnstown, with 917 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Johnstown?
No school with an address in Johnstown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Johnstown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Johnstown public schools is 12.3:1, lower than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Johnstown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities