For the 2023 school year, there are 29 private schools serving 4,513 students in Butler County, PA (there are 37 public schools, serving 23,471 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Butler County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Butler County, PA include Penn Christian Academy, St. Stephens Lutheran Academy and North Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Butler County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Butler Catholic School
(Catholic)
515 E Locust St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 285-4826
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 285-4826
Grades: K-8
| 227 students
North Catholic High School![North Catholic High School Photo - North Catholic High School located in Cranberry Township, PA. Schedule a tour with us today!]( "North Catholic High School Photo - North Catholic High School located in Cranberry Township, PA. Schedule a tour with us today!")
(Catholic)
1617 Rt. 228
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(412) 321-4823
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(412) 321-4823
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
199 W Airport Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 686-5200
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 686-5200
Grades: PK-7
| 201 students
343 E Portersville Road
Portersville, PA 16051
(724) 368-8787
Portersville, PA 16051
(724) 368-8787
Grades: K-12
| 206 students
St. Gregory Continuation School
(Catholic)
115 Pine Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-9731
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-9731
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Saint Kilian Parish School![Saint Kilian Parish School Photo - Weekly School Mass]( "Saint Kilian Parish School Photo - Weekly School Mass")
(Catholic)
7076 Franklin Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 625-1665
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 625-1665
Grades: NS-8
| 711 students
St. Luke Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
330 Hannahstown Road
Cabot, PA 16023
(724) 352-2221
Cabot, PA 16023
(724) 352-2221
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
St. Stephens Lutheran Academy![St. Stephens Lutheran Academy Photo - Music Class at St. Stephen's]( "St. Stephens Lutheran Academy Photo - Music Class at St. Stephen's")
Special Education School
30 Glade Run Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-4453
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-4453
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Bccc Childrens Creative Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
107 College Dr
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 284-8516
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 284-8516
Grades: K
| 34 students
Bright Horizons Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Westinghouse Dr Ste 201
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 940-8324
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 940-8324
Grades: K
| 9 students
Butler Montessori School
Montessori School
230 E Jefferson St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 283-1846
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 283-1846
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Butler Wesleyan Academy
(Methodist)
590 Protzman Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 256-5456
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 256-5456
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
120 Beale Road
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-9000
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-9000
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
221 New Castle St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-1188
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-1188
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Garden Montessori School![Garden Montessori School Photo]( "Garden Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
204 Commerce Park Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 778-0111
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 778-0111
Grades: PK-1
| 66 students
Goddard School![Goddard School Photo]( "Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
8065 Rowan Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 778-9999
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 778-9999
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
Great Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
1630 Haine School Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 779-2250
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 779-2250
Grades: K
| 10 students
650 Saxonburg Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 352-8177
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 352-8177
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Holy Sepulcher Catholic School![Holy Sepulcher Catholic School Photo - HSCS]( "Holy Sepulcher Catholic School Photo - HSCS")
(Catholic)
6515 Old Route 8 N
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 586-5022
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 586-5022
Grades: NS-8
| 158 students
Kinder Care Learning Center![Kinder Care Learning Center Photo - Infant/Toddler/Discovery Preschool Playground: We make sure our little ones are building their muscles as well as their minds!]( "Kinder Care Learning Center Photo - Infant/Toddler/Discovery Preschool Playground: We make sure our little ones are building their muscles as well as their minds!")
Alternative School
103 High Pointe Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 779-3600
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 779-3600
Grades: PK-4
| 168 students
Kindercare Learning Center 868![Kindercare Learning Center 868 Photo - Outdoor play occurs for all age groups daily, weather permitting. Our outdoor spaces and equipment are designed for active play and exploration.]( "Kindercare Learning Center 868 Photo - Outdoor play occurs for all age groups daily, weather permitting. Our outdoor spaces and equipment are designed for active play and exploration.")
Daycare / Preschool
1321 Freedom Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-2122
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-2122
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
St. Mary Assumption Elementary School
(Catholic)
811 Herman Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 283-2129
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 283-2129
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
St. Wendelin Catholic School
(Catholic)
211 Saint Wendelin Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 285-4986
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 285-4986
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Vision Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
194 Crowe Ave.
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3488
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3488
Grades: NS-PK
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Butler County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Butler County, PA are Penn Christian Academy, St. Stephens Lutheran Academy and North Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Butler County, PA?
29 private schools are located in Butler County, PA.
How diverse are private schools in Butler County, PA?
Butler County, PA private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%
What percentage of students in Butler County, PA go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Butler County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
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