Top Rankings
Butler Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,807 students in Butler Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Butler Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,807 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
428 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butler Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,427 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,221
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,427
$23,119
Best Butler Area School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,807 students.
What is the rank of Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District is ranked #206 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butler Area School District?
92% of Butler Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Butler Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,427 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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