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Butler Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,106 students in Butler, PA, 17% of all K-12 students in Butler, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
70% of private schools in Butler, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,106
  • Average Tuition: $4,537
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 3%
  • View Butler, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,106
  • Average Tuition: $4,537
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 3%
  • View Butler, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Butler Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Butler Catholic School
Butler Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
515 E Locust St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 285-4276
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Penn Christian Academy Photo
Penn Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
199 W Airport Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 586-5200
(6)
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Map of Adelphoi Education At Butler
Adelphoi Education At Butler
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
120 W Cunningham St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-9111
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Map of Bccc Childrens Creative Learning Center
Bccc Childrens Creative Learning Center
Gr: K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
107 College Dr
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 284-8516
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Map of Butler Montessori School
Butler Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
230 E Jefferson St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 283-1846
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Map of Calvary Academy
Calvary Academy
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Baptist
199 Great Belt Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 352-4481
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Map of First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
221 New Castle St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-1188
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His Kids Christian School Photo
His Kids Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
650 Saxonburg Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 352-8177
(2)
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Holy Sepulcher Catholic School Photo
Holy Sepulcher Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
6515 Old Route 8 N
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 586-5022
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Map of St. Wendelin Catholic School
St. Wendelin Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
Catholic
211 Saint Wendelin Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 285-4986
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Butler, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Butler Wesleyan Academy
Butler Wesleyan Academy
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Methodist
590 Protzman Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 256-5456
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Map of St. Mary Assumption Elementary School
St. Mary Assumption Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
811 Herman Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 283-2129
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Butler, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

10
Private Schools
-23.1% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,106
Students
-8.1% (-98 students) 10-yr
$4,537
Avg. Tuition
+28.9% (+$1,018) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+40.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
-50.0% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Butler)
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearButler, PA Total Schools
202510
202412
202311
202211
202112
202014
201914
201814
201714
201614
201513
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# Students
1,106 Students
273,740 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025110126179
2024103117172
2023105123174
2022118150185
2021112147180
202099131171
201993138175
201897136172
201795152180
201695151178
201593146167
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% Students of Color
3%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%27%34%
20243%27%34%
20235%26%33%
20223%26%33%
20214%25%32%
20204%25%32%
20194%25%31%
20184%25%31%
20176%25%32%
20166%25%32%
20156%25%32%
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0.42
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.410.600.65
20240.400.590.65
20230.400.590.65
20220.440.590.64
20210.450.590.64
20200.450.580.64
20190.460.570.63
20180.480.570.63
20170.470.540.61
20160.470.540.61
20150.490.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20231%4%9%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20231%10%8%
20221%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
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# White Students
797 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
72%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202572%58%52%
202474%59%52%
202375%59%52%
202270%60%54%
202168%60%54%
202069%61%54%
201967%61%56%
201865%61%56%
201765%64%58%
201665%64%58%
201563%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
287 Students
65,057 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202526%23%26%
202424%23%26%
202321%23%25%
202228%22%25%
202129%22%25%
202029%22%24%
201930%22%24%
201833%21%23%
201733%21%22%
201633%21%22%
201534%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202113:112:111:1
202013:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202541%53%55%
202441%53%54%
202341%52%54%
202241%52%54%
202141%51%54%
202047%51%54%
201947%51%53%
201854%51%53%
201754%51%53%
201654%51%52%
201571%50%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025141515
2024141515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017141415
2016141415
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,537
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$4,537$14,956$15,012
2024$4,537$12,587$13,254
2023$4,477$12,103$12,626
2022$4,337$11,906$12,187
2021$4,337$11,950$11,800
2020$4,337$11,607$11,512
2019$4,337$11,350$11,293
2018$4,309$11,328$11,017
2017$4,309$11,058$10,708
2016$4,215$10,235$10,356
2015$3,519$9,938$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202525%45%34%
202425%44%34%
202325%44%34%
202225%43%33%
202125%43%33%
202025%42%32%
201925%40%31%
201833%39%30%
201733%38%30%
201632%37%29%
201544%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,260
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$1,260$6,231$7,073
2024$1,260$6,078$6,930
2023$1,260$6,133$6,469
2022$1,260$6,153$6,289
2021$1,260$6,023$6,055
2020$1,260$6,001$5,921
2019$1,260$5,966$5,795
2018$1,260$6,003$5,456
2017$1,260$5,641$5,319
2016$1,260$5,050$5,105
2015$2,500$4,895$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearButler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202597%81%81%
202497%87%85%
202397%86%85%
202296%86%85%
202196%86%85%
202096%86%85%
201996%86%85%
201896%86%85%
201796%86%85%
201696%86%85%
201595%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Butler, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Butler, PA include Butler Catholic School and Penn Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Butler?
10 private schools are located in Butler.
How diverse are private schools in Butler?
Butler private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Butler go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Butler are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butler?
70% of private schools in Butler are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Butler are often viewed compared to one another?

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