Butler Area School District

110 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001-2662
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,762 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 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
5,762 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
430 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Butler Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#194 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
44%
38%
62%
55%
56%
57%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,371 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,571 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,371
$23,724
Spending / Student
$18,571
$23,146

Best Butler Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Broad St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3630
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,762 students.
What is the rank of Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District is ranked #205 out of 677 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?
91% of Butler Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Butler Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,571 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 5,762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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