For the 2025 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 23,705 students in Butler County, PA (there are , serving 3,277 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 Slippery Rock Area Elementary School, Knoch Primary School and Mars 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 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), 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 10% 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 51±¬ÁÏs in Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Knoch Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
328 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: K-3 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mars Area Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
549 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Gr: 2-4 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8051 Rowan Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1518
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1518
Gr: K-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Connoquenessing Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Connoquenessing School Roa
Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 287-8721
Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Moraine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Main St
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Mars Area Centennial School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Winfield Manor Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Gr: 5-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-4 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Haine Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1516 Haine School Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1325
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1325
Gr: 5-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Center Township Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 Mercer Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 Staley Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Ehrman Crest Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2070 Ehrman Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-3680
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-3680
Gr: K-4 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Knoch Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 4-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: K-4 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Slippery Rock Area Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Mcquistion Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Mechling Drive
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Mars Area Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1775 Three Degree Rd
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Gr: 7-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Seneca Valley High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Gr: 9-12 | 2,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Ehrman Crest Middle School
(Math: 54% | 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
Gr: 5-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2222.
Ryan Gloyer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Gr: 7-8 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2323.
Knoch High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2424.
Knoch Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2525.
Butler Area Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2626.
Dassa Mckinney Elementary School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2727.
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
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2828.
Karns City High School
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2929.
Butler Area Ihs
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 6-8 | 1,267 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3131.
Chicora Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Kittanning Street
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Gr: K-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3232.
Emily Brittain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3333.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #3434.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3535.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Georgetown Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
(814) 786-7311
Harrisville, PA 16038
(814) 786-7311
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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Butler County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Broad Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
139 School St
Bruin, PA 16022
(724) 753-2203
Bruin, PA 16022
(724) 753-2203
Gr: 1-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 7-8 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Gr: 5-6 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
719 Clearfield Road
Fenelton, PA 16034
(724) 287-8721
Fenelton, PA 16034
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
220 Prairie St
Harrisville, PA 16038
(724) 735-2548
Harrisville, PA 16038
(724) 735-2548
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
135 Sparks Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
116 Browns Hill Rd
Valencia, PA 16059
(724) 898-1561
Valencia, PA 16059
(724) 898-1561
Gr: 4-5 | 149 students
545 Chicora Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
126 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Gr: 9-10 | 1,197 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Gr: 11-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, PA include Slippery Rock Area Elementary School, Knoch Primary School and Mars 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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