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Schools in Geistown · Richland School District

Geistown’s public schools outscore 93% of Pennsylvania districts

In Geistown, 57% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Geistown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
72%
▲ 17 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 21 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–12 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.8K
▼ 32% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.9
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
1,524 students on the public path
In brief

Geistown’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1872 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Geistown’s, its schools beat 98%, higher than their 93% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 72% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,849 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Richland HS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Divine Mercy Catholic Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Geistown’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 93% of Pennsylvania school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 93%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1872)Better than 98%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 696 test results and a graduating class of 115 could put Geistown anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Geistown’s students in the tested grades sat them (711 in math, 680 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Geistown, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–6Richland El Schin JohnstownA−
7–12Richland HSin JohnstownA−

Geistown’s public schools are run by Richland School District, which also serves Richland. Parts of Geistown (19% of its land) are served by Greater Johnstown instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Richland School DistrictGrades K–12 · 2 schools · 1,524 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 14.9 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$14,849PA $21,758 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading72%
State average 55.1% · 680 students tested
Math57%
State average 36.1% · 711 students tested

Geistown vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Geistown’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GeistownARichland
RichlandARichland
StonycreekDGreater Johnstown

Every school in Geistown

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Geistownin other towns
Richland El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Johnstown
A−
831 students16:1Rate it →
Richland HS
High · Grades 7–12 · Johnstown
A−
693 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Johnstown
Private · Catholic
307 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Geistown’s schools

Are Geistown’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Geistown children attend outscore 93% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Geistown in?

Richland School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,524 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Geistown are served by Greater Johnstown.

What is Geistown’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Richland School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Geistown spend per student?

$14,849 in Richland School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Geistown?

Yes: Divine Mercy Catholic Academy (Catholic, grades PK–6, 307 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.