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Johnstown City School District

1 Sir Bills Circle-ste 101
Johnstown, NY 12095-2030
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Johnstown City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,488 students in Johnstown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
51±¬ÁÏs in Johnstown City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
1,488 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Johnstown City School District, which is ranked #619 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#610 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
45%
52%
46%
49%
83%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
87%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,349 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,553 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,349
$31,333
Spending / Student
$22,553
$32,210

Best Johnstown City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Street School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Warren St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Gr: 2-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Johnstown High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Sir Bills Circle
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4661
Gr: 8-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Pleasant Ave
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Gr: PK-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Middle School
400 S Perry St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Gr: 5-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Johnstown City School District?
Johnstown City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,488 students.
What is the rank of Johnstown City School District?
Johnstown City School District is ranked #619 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown City School District?
87% of Johnstown City School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnstown City School District?
Johnstown City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Johnstown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,553 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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