For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,832 students in Johnstown, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnstown, PA are Ferndale Elementary School, Conemaugh Valley Elementary School and Greater Johnstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnstown, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnstown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Johnstown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Dartmouth Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 535-6724
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 535-6724
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Conemaugh Valley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1340 William Penn Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-6970
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-6970
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Greater Johnstown Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
196 Westgate Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 533-5670
Gr: PK-4 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Johnstown, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnstown, PA include Ferndale Elementary School, Conemaugh Valley Elementary School and Greater Johnstown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Johnstown?
3 public preschools are located in Johnstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown?
Johnstown public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Johnstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Johnstown include: Ferndale Elementary School vs. Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, Conemaugh Valley Elementary School vs. Ferndale Elementary School
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