For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,784 students in Butler, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butler, NJ are Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Stonybrook Elementary School and Aaron Decker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Butler have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Butler, NJ (2026)
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.
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: #44.
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: 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Butler, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butler, NJ include Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Stonybrook Elementary School and Aaron Decker School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Butler?
5 public elementary schools are located in Butler.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler?
Butler public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Butler are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Butler include: Kiel Elementary School vs. Stonybrook Elementary School, Stonybrook Elementary School vs. Kiel Elementary School
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