Butler County Public Schools
Butler County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
38
public schools
Total Enrollment
24,522
students
School Districts
8
districts
How to use the Butler County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Butler County has 8 district entries. Butler Area SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.
School records are spread across 14 listed communities. Butler has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 20 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
38
in Butler County
Reported Enrollment
24,522
38 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Butler County
Seneca Valley SD
Butler Area SD
Mars Area SD
Knoch SD
Slippery Rock Area SD
Freeport Area SD
Moniteau SD
Butler County AVTS
38 Public Schools in Butler County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 38 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Valley HS | Profile | Seneca Valley SD | Harmony, 16037Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,307 |
| Butler Area SHS | Profile | Butler Area SD | Butler, 16001Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,989 |
| Butler Area IHS | Profile | Butler Area SD | Butler, 16001Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,342 |
| Ryan Gloyer MS | Profile | Seneca Valley SD | Harmony, 16037Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 1,123 |
| Mars Area SHS | Profile | Mars Area SD | Mars, 16046Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,054 |
| Mars Area El Sch | Listed only | Mars Area SD | Mars, 16046Rural: Fringe | 2–4 | Primary | 907 |
| Haine El Sch | Listed only | Seneca Valley SD | Cranberry Twp, 16066Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 813 |
| Ehrman Crest El Sch | Listed only | Seneca Valley SD | Cranberry Township, 16066Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 758 |
| Connoquenessing Valley El Sch | Listed only | Seneca Valley SD | Zelienople, 16063Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 744 |
| Knoch HS | Listed only | Knoch SD | Saxonburg, 16056Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 698 |
| Center Twp Sch | Listed only | Butler Area SD | Butler, 16001Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 631 |
| Slippery Rock Area HS | Listed only | Slippery Rock Area SD | Slippery Rock, 16057Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 626 |
| Ehrman Crest MS | Listed only | Seneca Valley SD | Cranberry Township, 16066Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 615 |
| Karns City HS | Listed only | Karns City Area SD | Karns City, 16041Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 607 |
| Dassa McKinney El Sch | Listed only | Moniteau SD | West Sunbury, 16061Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 592 |
| Buffalo El Sch | Listed only | Freeport Area SD | Freeport, 16229Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 584 |
| Freeport Area SHS | Listed only | Freeport Area SD | Freeport, 16055Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 546 |
| Moniteau JSHS | Listed only | Moniteau SD | West Sunbury, 16061Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 546 |
| Mars Area Centennial Sch | Listed only | Mars Area SD | Mars, 16046Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 540 |
| Mcquistion El Sch | Listed only | Butler Area SD | Butler, 16001Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 534 |
Seneca Valley HS
Seneca Valley SD
Harmony, 16037 / Rural: Fringe
Butler Area SHS
Butler Area SD
Butler, 16001 / Town: Fringe
Butler Area IHS
Butler Area SD
Butler, 16001 / Town: Fringe
Ryan Gloyer MS
Seneca Valley SD
Harmony, 16037 / Rural: Fringe
Mars Area SHS
Mars Area SD
Mars, 16046 / Suburb: Large
Mars Area El Sch
Mars Area SD
Mars, 16046 / Rural: Fringe
Haine El Sch
Seneca Valley SD
Cranberry Twp, 16066 / Suburb: Large
Ehrman Crest El Sch
Seneca Valley SD
Cranberry Township, 16066 / Rural: Fringe
Connoquenessing Valley El Sch
Seneca Valley SD
Zelienople, 16063 / Suburb: Large
Knoch HS
Knoch SD
Saxonburg, 16056 / Rural: Fringe
Center Twp Sch
Butler Area SD
Butler, 16001 / Town: Fringe
Slippery Rock Area HS
Slippery Rock Area SD
Slippery Rock, 16057 / Town: Distant
Ehrman Crest MS
Seneca Valley SD
Cranberry Township, 16066 / Rural: Fringe
Karns City HS
Karns City Area SD
Karns City, 16041 / Rural: Distant
Dassa McKinney El Sch
Moniteau SD
West Sunbury, 16061 / Rural: Distant
Buffalo El Sch
Freeport Area SD
Freeport, 16229 / Rural: Fringe
Freeport Area SHS
Freeport Area SD
Freeport, 16055 / Rural: Fringe
Moniteau JSHS
Moniteau SD
West Sunbury, 16061 / Rural: Distant
Mars Area Centennial Sch
Mars Area SD
Mars, 16046 / Suburb: Large
Mcquistion El Sch
Butler Area SD
Butler, 16001 / Town: Fringe
Butler County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Butler County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Butler County public school directory?
The directory lists 38 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Butler County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Butler County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Butler County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Butler County?
Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.