For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 925 students in Butler, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Butler, IN are Eastside Junior-senior High School and Butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Butler have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Butler, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 E Green St
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Gr: 7-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Broadway
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2123
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2123
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Butler, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Butler, IN include Eastside Junior-senior High School and Butler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Butler?
2 public schools are located in Butler.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler?
Butler public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Butler are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Butler include: Butler Elementary School vs. Eastside Junior-senior High School, Eastside Junior-senior High School vs. Butler Elementary School
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