| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport Area School District | Sarver | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,808 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Mars Area School District | Mars | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 3,533 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Seneca Valley School District | Callery | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 7,410 | 8 | K–12 | 5 |
| Slippery Rock Area School District | Forestville | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,898 | 4 | K–12 | 5 |
| Knoch School District | Cabot | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 2,027 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Moniteau School District | Boyers | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1,147 | 2 | K–12 | 5 |
| Butler Area School District | Butler | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 6,058 | 9 | K–12 | 7 |
| Karns City Area School District | Bruin | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,311 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
How Butler County compares
Together they enroll 25,192 students across 39 schools. The largest is Seneca Valley School District with 7,410 students. Districts here average 8.1/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Butler County, Pennsylvania
Butler County has 8 public school districts covering 31 zip codes. The top-rated district in Butler County is Freeport Area School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Butler County, PA?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Butler County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Butler County, PA?
Of the districts serving Butler County, Freeport Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.