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Best Butler County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 23,705 students in Butler County, PA (there are 26 private schools, serving 4,388 private students). 84% 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 56% 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Butler County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
470 N Main St
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Knoch Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
328 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: K-3 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mars Area Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
549 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Gr: 2-4 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8051 Rowan Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1518
Gr: K-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Connoquenessing Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
102 Connoquenessing School Roa
Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Moraine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 Main St
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Mars Area Centennial School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Winfield Manor Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Gr: 5-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Pittsburgh St
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-8280
Gr: K-4 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Haine Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1516 Haine School Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1325
Gr: 5-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Center Township Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Mercer Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
124 Staley Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Ehrman Crest Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2070 Ehrman Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-3680
Gr: K-4 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Knoch Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 4-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Haine Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1516 Haine School Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1581
Gr: K-4 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Slippery Rock Area Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1818.
Mcquistion Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Mechling Drive
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Mars Area Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1775 Three Degree Rd
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Seneca Valley High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Gr: 9-12 | 2,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Ehrman Crest Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2070a Ehrman Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-8800
Gr: 5-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Ryan Gloyer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
122 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Gr: 7-8 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2323.
Knoch High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2424.
Knoch Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2525.
Butler Area Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2626.
Dassa Mckinney Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
391 Hooker Rd
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2321
Gr: K-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2727.
Summit Township Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
351 Brinker Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2828.
Karns City Jr/sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2929.
Butler Area Ihs
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 6-8 | 1,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3030.
Moniteau Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 W Sunbury Rd
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2091
Gr: 7-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3131.
Karns City Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Kittanning Street
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3232.
Emily Brittain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
338 North Washington Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3333.
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3434.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3535.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 Georgetown Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
(814) 786-7311
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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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?
84% 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?

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