For the 2025 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 23,705 students in Butler County, PA (there are 26 private schools, serving 3,257 private students). 88% 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 Freeport Area Sr. High School, Slippery Rock Area High School and Slippery Rock 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 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
470 N Main St
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8051 Rowan Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1518
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1518
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Mars Area Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
549 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Grades: 2-4
| 927 students
Rank: #66.
Seneca Valley High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Grades: 9-12
| 2,294 students
Rank: #77.
Knoch Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: K-3
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Moraine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Main St
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
Mars Area Centennial School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Winfield Manor Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Grades: 5-6
| 605 students
Rank: #1010.
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Pittsburgh St
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-8280
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-8280
Grades: K-4
| 749 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Connoquenessing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Connoquenessing School Roa
Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 287-8721
Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Knoch High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #1313.
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: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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-5
| 522 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1616.
Haine Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1516 Haine School Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1325
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1325
Grades: 5-6
| 531 students
Rank: #1717.
Center Township Elementary 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-5
| 608 students
Rank: #1818.
Haine Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1516 Haine School Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1581
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1581
Grades: K-4
| 803 students
Rank: #1919.
Ehrman Crest Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2070 Ehrman Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-3680
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-3680
Grades: K-4
| 789 students
Rank: #2020.
Knoch Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 4-5
| 304 students
Rank: #2121.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #2222.
Mars Area Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1775 Three Degree Rd
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
Rank: #2323.
Slippery Rock Area Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #2424.
Ehrman Crest Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2070a Ehrman Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-8800
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-8800
Grades: 5-6
| 641 students
Rank: #2525.
Ryan Gloyer Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Grades: 7-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #2626.
Knoch Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #2727.
Dassa Mckinney Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
391 Hooker Rd
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2321
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2321
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: #2828.
Summit Township 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-5
| 246 students
Rank: #2929.
Karns City High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Grades: 7-12
| 650 students
Rank: #3030.
Moniteau Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 W Sunbury Rd
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2091
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2091
Grades: 7-12
| 550 students
Rank: #3131.
Chicora Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Kittanning Street
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Grades: K-6
| 476 students
Rank: #3232.
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: 6-8
| 1,267 students
Rank: #3333.
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-5
| 249 students
Rank: #3434.
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School
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
| 17 students
Rank: #3535.
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-5
| 226 students
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Butler County 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
139 School St
Bruin, PA 16022
(724) 753-2203
Bruin, PA 16022
(724) 753-2203
Grades: 1-6
| 124 students
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 7-8
| 1,080 students
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Grades: 5-6
| 824 students
102 Center Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
719 Clearfield Road
Fenelton, PA 16034
(724) 287-8721
Fenelton, PA 16034
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 215 students
220 Prairie St
Harrisville, PA 16038
(724) 735-2548
Harrisville, PA 16038
(724) 735-2548
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
135 Sparks Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
116 Browns Hill Rd
Valencia, PA 16059
(724) 898-1561
Valencia, PA 16059
(724) 898-1561
Grades: 4-5
| 149 students
545 Chicora Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
126 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Grades: 9-10
| 1,197 students
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
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 Freeport Area Sr. High School, Slippery Rock Area High School and Slippery Rock Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Butler County?
37 public schools are located in Butler County.
What percentage of students in Butler County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Butler County include: Mars Area Middle School vs. Ryan Gloyer Middle School, Ryan Gloyer Middle School vs. Mars Area Middle School, Knoch High School vs. Freeport Area Sr. High School
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