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Best Butler Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,543 students in Butler, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butler, 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.
Butler, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Butler have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Elementary Schools in Butler, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,267 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
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 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
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 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Butler, Pennsylvania

Butler, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Broad Street School (Closed 2016)
200 Broad Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Butler Area Junior High School (Closed 2016)
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 7-8 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Butler MiddleSchool (Closed 2024)
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Gr: 5-6 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Center Avenue School (Closed 2018)
102 Center Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6
Meridian School (Closed 2016)
135 Sparks Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Oakland Township School (Closed 2016)
545 Chicora Road
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 Butler, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butler, PA include Center Township Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Mcquistion Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Butler?
7 public elementary schools are located in Butler.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler?
Butler 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).
Which public elementary schools in Butler are often viewed compared to one another?

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