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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 15909

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Summary:

The 15909 zip code area is home to just one elementary school, Jackson Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-5. Despite serving a student population with a moderately high rate of economic need, Jackson Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools and outperforming state averages in math, science, and English language arts proficiency.

Jackson Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its impressive proficiency rates, which far exceed state and district averages across multiple grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 82.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Science, compared to the state average of 65.8%. The school's math and English language arts proficiency rates are also well above typical levels, indicating a strong educational foundation for its students. Additionally, Jackson Elementary's low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 suggests a commitment to providing individualized attention and support.

Despite serving a student population with a relatively high rate of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, Central Cambria School District's Jackson Elementary School has consistently maintained a top-half statewide ranking, demonstrating its ability to deliver exceptional educational outcomes regardless of the socioeconomic challenges its students may face. This analysis highlights Jackson Elementary as a standout institution that is providing a high-quality education and setting its students up for success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-2	3704 William Penn Avenue	Johnstown	15909	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 749-8421	105	15	7.1	95.2%	99 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)	$10,740	$1,017	$9,723

Cities Near Zip Code 15909

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Johnstown	0.45 mi	15	477^th
Sidman	6.66 mi	2	344^th
Nanty Glo	8.59 mi	2	474^th
Windber	9.26 mi	3	291^st
Davidsville	9.59 mi	1	56^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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