For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,488 students in Johnstown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,488 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Johnstown City School District, which is ranked #589 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#564 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
87%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,349 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,553 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,349
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,553
$32,183
Best Johnstown City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnstown High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Sir Bills Circle
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4661
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4661
Grades: 8-12
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Warren Street School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Warren St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Grades: 2-4
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 Pleasant Ave
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Grades: PK-2
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Perry St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
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 #589 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
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 $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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