For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,773 students in Butler, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 287 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Butler, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Butler, NJ are Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Stonybrook Elementary School and Kinnelon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Butler have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butler, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl R. Miller Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 Kiel Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-5250
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Stonybrook Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
118 Boonton Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-1881
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-1881
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Kinnelon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Kinnelon Road
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-5500
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Aaron Decker School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Decker Road
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2037
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2037
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Richard Butler School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Pearl Place
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2079
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2079
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Butler High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38 Bartholdi Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
115 Kiel Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0611
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0611
Gr: PK-2 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Butler, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Law And Public Safety (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
Butler High School Annex, Bart
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Butler, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Butler, NJ include Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Stonybrook Elementary School and Kinnelon High School.
How many public schools are located in Butler?
7 public schools are located in Butler.
What percentage of students in Butler go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Butler are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler?
Butler public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Butler are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Butler include: Kiel Elementary School vs. Stonybrook Elementary School, Butler High School vs. Kinnelon High School, Kinnelon High School vs. Butler High School
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