Top 10 Best Butler County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 23,717 students in Butler County, PA (there are 29 private schools, serving 3,850 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Butler County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, PA are Mars Area Sr. High School, Freeport Area Sr. High School and Mars Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Butler County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mars Area Sr. High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #22.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
Math: 80-84%
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Mars Area Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
549 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Grades: 2-4
| 856 students
Rank: #44.
Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
470 N Main St
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
Rowan Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8051 Rowan Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1518
Grades: K-4
| 555 students
Rank: #66.
Moraine Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 Main St
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Northwest Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
124 Staley Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
South Butler Primary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
328 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: K-3
| 523 students
Rank: #99.
Mars Area Centennial School
Math: 55% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Winfield Manor Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Grades: 5-6
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Pittsburgh St
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-8280
Grades: K-4
| 799 students
Rank: #1111.
Evans City Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 W Main St
Evans City, PA 16033
(724) 538-3680
Grades: K-4
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Connoquenessing Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102 Connoquenessing School Roa
Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 241 students
Rank: #1313.
Haine Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1516 Haine School Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1581
Grades: K-4
| 882 students
Rank: #1414.
Knoch High School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 69% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #1515.
South Butler Intermediate Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 4-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1616.
Slippery Rock Area High School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #1717.
Haine MiddleSchool
Math: 46% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1516 Haine School Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1325
Grades: 5-6
| 591 students
Rank: #1818.
Center Twp School
Math: 51% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 Mercer Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 528 students
Rank: #1919.
Mcquistion Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Mechling Drive
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 430 students
Rank: #2020.
Slippery Rock Area MiddleSchool
Math: 44% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #2121.
Seneca Valley High School
Math: 71% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Grades: 9-12
| 2,313 students
Rank: #2222.
Evans City MiddleSchool
Math: 40% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 W Main St
Evans City, PA 16033
(724) 538-8800
Grades: 5-6
| 484 students
Rank: #2323.
Mars Area MiddleSchool
Math: 36% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1775 Three Degree Rd
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
Rank: #2424.
Butler MiddleSchool
Math: 39% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Grades: 5-6
| 824 students
Rank: #2525.
Dassa Mckinney Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
391 Hooker Rd
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2321
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: #2626.
Ryan Gloyer MiddleSchool
Math: 32% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
122 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Grades: 7-8
| 1,188 students
Rank: #2727.
Butler Area Sr. High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 10-12
| 1,481 students
Rank: #2828.
Summit Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
351 Brinker Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 235 students
Rank: #2929.
Knoch MiddleSchool
Math: 25% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #3030.
Victory Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 Georgetown Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
(814) 786-7311
Grades: K-6
| 221 students
Rank: #3131.
Butler Area Ihs
Math: 25% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 7-9
| 1,520 students
Rank: #3232.
Karns City High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Grades: 7-12
| 640 students
Rank: #3333.
Butler County Avts
Vocational School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #3434.
Emily Brittain Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
338 North Washington Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Rank: #3535.
Chicora Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Kittanning Street
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
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Butler County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Broad Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
139 School St
Bruin, PA 16022
(724) 753-2203
Grades: 1-6
| 124 students
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 7-8
| 1,080 students
102 Center Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
719 Clearfield Road
Fenelton, PA 16034
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 215 students
220 Prairie St
Harrisville, PA 16038
(724) 735-2548
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
135 Sparks Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
116 Browns Hill Rd
Valencia, PA 16059
(724) 898-1561
Grades: 4-5
| 149 students
545 Chicora Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
126 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Grades: 9-10
| 1,197 students
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Grades: 11-12
| 1,091 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Butler County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, PA include Mars Area Sr. High School, Freeport Area Sr. High School and Mars Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Butler County, PA?
38 public schools are located in Butler County, PA.
What percentage of students in Butler County, PA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Butler County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County, PA?
Butler County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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