For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,297 students in 16001, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16001, PA are Center Township Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Mcquistion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16001 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16001, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16001, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
16001, Pennsylvania Public Schools (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%
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%
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16001, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16001, PA include Center Township Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Mcquistion Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16001?
6 public elementary schools are located in 16001.
What is the racial composition of students in 16001?
16001 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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