Cambria County Public Schools
Cambria County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
37
public schools
Total Enrollment
16,240
students
School Districts
15
districts
How to use the Cambria County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cambria County has 15 district entries. Penn Cambria SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 12 listed communities. Johnstown has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
37
in Cambria County
Reported Enrollment
16,240
37 schools reporting
School Districts
15
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
15 School Districts in Cambria County
Greater Johnstown SD
Forest Hills SD
Central Cambria SD
Richland SD
Penn Cambria SD
Westmont Hilltop SD
Cambria Heights SD
Portage Area SD
Northern Cambria SD
Conemaugh Valley SD
37 Public Schools in Cambria County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 37 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown El Sch | Profile | Greater Johnstown SD | Johnstown, 15905Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 1,269 |
| Forest Hills El Sch | Profile | Forest Hills SD | Sidman, 15955Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 957 |
| Greater Johnstown SHS | Listed only | Greater Johnstown SD | Johnstown, 15902City: Small | 8–12 | High | 894 |
| Richland El Sch | Listed only | Richland SD | Johnstown, 15904Suburb: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 811 |
| Forest Hills JSHS | Listed only | Forest Hills SD | Sidman, 15955Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 775 |
| Westmont Hilltop El Sch | Listed only | Westmont Hilltop SD | Johnstown, 15905Suburb: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 739 |
| Westmont Hilltop JSHS | Listed only | Westmont Hilltop SD | Johnstown, 15905Suburb: Small | 7–12 | High | 725 |
| Richland HS | Listed only | Richland SD | Johnstown, 15904Suburb: Small | 7–12 | High | 715 |
| Greater Johnstown MS | Listed only | Greater Johnstown SD | Johnstown, 15902City: Small | 5–7 | Middle | 660 |
| Penn Cambria HS | Listed only | Penn Cambria SD | Cresson, 16630Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 567 |
| Central Cambria HS | Listed only | Central Cambria SD | Ebensburg, 15931Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 559 |
| Cambria Heights El Sch | Listed only | Cambria Heights SD | Carrolltown, 15722Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 535 |
| Penn Cambria MS | Listed only | Penn Cambria SD | Gallitzin, 16641Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 468 |
| Cambria El Sch | Listed only | Central Cambria SD | Ebensburg, 15931Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 450 |
| Portage Area El Sch | Listed only | Portage Area SD | Portage, 15946Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 448 |
| Cambria Heights SHS | Listed only | Cambria Heights SD | Patton, 16668Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 437 |
| Conemaugh Valley El Sch | Listed only | Conemaugh Valley SD | Johnstown, 15906Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 392 |
| Central Cambria MS | Listed only | Central Cambria SD | Ebensburg, 15931Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 379 |
| Portage Area JSHS | Listed only | Portage Area SD | Portage, 15946Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 359 |
| Glendale JSHS | Listed only | Glendale SD | Flinton, 16640Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 340 |
Greater Johnstown El Sch
Greater Johnstown SD
Johnstown, 15905 / Suburb: Small
Forest Hills El Sch
Forest Hills SD
Sidman, 15955 / Rural: Fringe
Greater Johnstown SHS
Greater Johnstown SD
Johnstown, 15902 / City: Small
Richland El Sch
Richland SD
Johnstown, 15904 / Suburb: Small
Forest Hills JSHS
Forest Hills SD
Sidman, 15955 / Rural: Fringe
Westmont Hilltop El Sch
Westmont Hilltop SD
Johnstown, 15905 / Suburb: Small
Westmont Hilltop JSHS
Westmont Hilltop SD
Johnstown, 15905 / Suburb: Small
Richland HS
Richland SD
Johnstown, 15904 / Suburb: Small
Greater Johnstown MS
Greater Johnstown SD
Johnstown, 15902 / City: Small
Penn Cambria HS
Penn Cambria SD
Cresson, 16630 / Town: Fringe
Central Cambria HS
Central Cambria SD
Ebensburg, 15931 / Rural: Fringe
Cambria Heights El Sch
Cambria Heights SD
Carrolltown, 15722 / Rural: Fringe
Penn Cambria MS
Penn Cambria SD
Gallitzin, 16641 / Town: Fringe
Cambria El Sch
Central Cambria SD
Ebensburg, 15931 / Rural: Fringe
Portage Area El Sch
Portage Area SD
Portage, 15946 / Rural: Fringe
Cambria Heights SHS
Cambria Heights SD
Patton, 16668 / Rural: Fringe
Conemaugh Valley El Sch
Conemaugh Valley SD
Johnstown, 15906 / Rural: Fringe
Central Cambria MS
Central Cambria SD
Ebensburg, 15931 / Rural: Fringe
Portage Area JSHS
Portage Area SD
Portage, 15946 / Town: Fringe
Glendale JSHS
Glendale SD
Flinton, 16640 / Rural: Distant
Cambria County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cambria County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cambria County public school directory?
The directory lists 37 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cambria County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cambria County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cambria County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Cambria County?
Start with the 15 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.