For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 23,735 students in Butler County, PA (there are 28 private schools, serving 3,410 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Butler County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butler County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Slippery Rock Area High School
Magnet 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
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Rowan Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Mars Area Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 907 students
Rank: #66.
Seneca Valley High School
Magnet 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
| 2,307 students
Rank: #77.
Knoch Primary School
Magnet 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
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Moraine Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 347 students
Rank: #99.
Mars Area Centennial School
Magnet 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
| 540 students
Rank: #1010.
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 744 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Connoquenessing Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 300 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Knoch High School
Magnet 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
| 698 students
Rank: #1313.
Butler Area Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 1,989 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mcquistion Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 534 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 403 students
Rank: #1616.
Haine Middle School
Magnet 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
| 494 students
Rank: #1717.
Center Twp School
Magnet 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
| 631 students
Rank: #1818.
Haine Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 813 students
Rank: #1919.
Ehrman Crest Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 758 students
Rank: #2020.
Knoch Intermediate Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 308 students
Rank: #2121.
Mars Area Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 1,054 students
Rank: #2222.
Mars Area Middle School
Magnet 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
| 484 students
Rank: #2323.
Slippery Rock Area Middle School
Magnet 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
| 460 students
Rank: #2424.
Ehrman Crest Middle School
Magnet 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
| 615 students
Rank: #2525.
Ryan Gloyer Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,123 students
Rank: #2626.
Knoch Middle School
Magnet 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
| 499 students
Rank: #2727.
Dassa Mckinney Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 592 students
Rank: #2828.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 278 students
Rank: #2929.
Karns City High School
Magnet 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
| 607 students
Rank: #3030.
Moniteau Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 546 students
Rank: #3131.
Chicora Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 455 students
Rank: #3232.
Butler Area Ihs
Magnet School
(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
| 1,342 students
Rank: #3333.
Emily Brittain Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 253 students
Rank: #3434.
Butler County Avts
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 22 students
Rank: #3535.
Broad Street Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 212 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?
87% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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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