Best Schools in Butler County, PA
Butler County, PA has a total of 66 schools including 18 high schools, 12 middle schools and 36 elementary schools. A total of 30,818 students attend Butler County, PA schools. On average, schools in Butler County score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Butler County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Butler County, PA
Butler County, PA has 18 high schools with 10,352 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Butler County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Butler County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mars Area Shs
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Mars Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1054 Students
2. Wilmington Area Hs
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
3. Freeport Area Shs
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Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
4. Seneca Valley Hs
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Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2307 Students
5. Laurel Hs
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Laurel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students
6. Knoch Hs
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Knoch Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
7. Slippery Rock Area Hs
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Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 626 Students
8. Butler Area Shs
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Butler Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1989 Students
9. Karns City Hs
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Karns City Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 607 Students
10. Moniteau Jshs
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Moniteau Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 546 Students
Best Middle Schools in Butler County, PA
Butler County, PA has 12 middle schools with 7,089 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Butler County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Butler County exceed expectations.
1. Mars Area Centennial Sch
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Mars Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 540 Students
2. Ryan Gloyer Ms
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Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1123 Students
3. Slippery Rock Area Ms
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Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 460 Students
4. Knoch Ms
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Knoch Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students
5. West Hills Intermediate Sch
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Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 475 Students
6. Freeport Area Ms
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Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
7. Mars Area Ms
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Mars Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 484 Students
8. Butler Area Ihs
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Butler Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1342 Students
9. Wilmington Area Ms
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 323 Students
10. Ehrman Crest Ms
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Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 615 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Butler County, PA
Butler County, PA has 36 elementary schools with 13,377 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Butler County score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Butler County exceed expectations.
1. Moraine El Sch
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Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
2. Wilmington Area El Sch
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 350 Students
3. Ehrman Crest El Sch
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Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 758 Students
4. Connoquenessing Valley El Sch
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Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 744 Students
5. Knoch Intermediate El Sch
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Knoch Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 308 Students
6. Slippery Rock Area El Sch
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Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
7. Haine El Sch
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Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 813 Students
8. Rowan El Sch
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Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 527 Students
9. Mars Area El Sch
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Mars Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 907 Students
10. Northwest El Sch
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Butler Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Butler County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Butler County, PA has a total population of 193,763 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Butler County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Butler County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Butler County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Butler County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Butler County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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