For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,712 students in Butler, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,154 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Butler, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Butler, PA are Butler Area Sr. High School, Mcquistion Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Butler have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butler, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Area Sr. High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 10-12
| 1,481 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mcquistion Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Mechling Drive
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 430 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 Staley Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Center Twp School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Mercer Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Butler MiddleSchool
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Grades: 5-6
| 824 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Brinker Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 235 students
Rank: #77.
Butler Area Ihs
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 7-9
| 1,520 students
Rank: #88.
Emily Brittain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 North Washington Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Rank: #99.
Butler County Avts
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1010.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Broad St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3630
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3630
Grades: K-4
| 152 students
Butler, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Broad Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 7-8
| 1,080 students
102 Center Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
135 Sparks Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
545 Chicora Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Butler, PA include Butler Area Sr. High School, Mcquistion Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Butler, PA?
10 public schools are located in Butler, PA.
What percentage of students in Butler, PA go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Butler, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler, PA?
Butler, PA public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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