Holy Sepulcher Catholic School Photo - Opened in 1960, Holy Sepulcher Catholic School offers an affordable, high-quality education for pre-school through 8th grade. We promote rigorous academic standards in the context of the Catholic educational legacy and service to the community.

Best Butler County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 3,277 students in Butler County, PA (there are 37 public schools, serving 23,705 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Butler County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Butler County, PA include Longmore Academy, North Catholic High School, and Butler Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Butler County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Butler County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Butler Catholic School
(Catholic)
515 E Locust St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 285-4276
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Longmore Academy
Special Education School
521 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1140
Gr: 3-12 | 51 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!
(Catholic)
1617 Rt. 228
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(412) 321-4823
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Penn Christian Academy
Penn Christian Academy Photo - Students learning in the new Science Lab.
(Christian)
(6)
199 W Airport Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 586-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portersville Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
343 E Portersville Road
Portersville, PA 16051
(724) 368-8787
Gr: K-12 | 206 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gregory Elementary School
(Catholic)
115 Pine Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-9731
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Luke Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
330 Hannahstown Road
Cabot, PA 16023
(724) 352-2221
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Stephens Lutheran Academy
St. Stephens Lutheran Academy Photo - Music Class at St. Stephen's
Special Education School
30 Glade Run Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-4453
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adelphoi Education At Butler
Special Education School
120 W Cunningham St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-9111
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Bccc Childrens Creative Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
107 College Dr
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 284-8516
Gr: K | 34 students
Bright Horizons At Cranberry
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Westinghouse Dr Ste 201
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 940-8324
Gr: K | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Butler Montessori School
Montessori School
230 E Jefferson St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 283-1846
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Calvary Academy
(Baptist)
199 Great Belt Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 352-4481
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Cranberry KinderCare
Cranberry KinderCare 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
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-2122
Gr: NS-PK
Evangel Heights Christian Academy
Evangel Heights Christian Academy Photo - Our High School Choir sings the National Anthem at a Pittsburgh Pirates game
(Christian)
(2)
120 Beale Road
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-9000
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
221 New Castle St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-1188
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8065 Rowan Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 778-9999
Gr: K | 23 students
Great Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
1630 Haine School Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 779-2250
Gr: K | 10 students
Hillside Amish School
(Amish)
110 Hillside School Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
His Kids Christian School
His Kids Christian School Photo - All the children gathered every hour on the hour to pray. Each student took their turn to read their prayer. Subjects included family, teachers, their country, their school and their President.
(Presbyterian)
(2)
650 Saxonburg Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 352-8177
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Sepulcher Catholic School
Holy Sepulcher Catholic School Photo - Opened in 1960, Holy Sepulcher Catholic School offers an affordable, high-quality education for pre-school through 8th grade. We promote rigorous academic standards in the context of the Catholic educational legacy and service to the community.
(Catholic)
6515 Old Route 8 N
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 586-5022
Gr: NS-8 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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!
Alternative School
103 High Pointe Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 779-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 55 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.
Daycare / Preschool
1321 Freedom Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-2122
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
St. Wendelin Catholic School
(Catholic)
211 Saint Wendelin Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 285-4986
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
Seven Fields KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
103 High Pointe Drive
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 779-3600
Gr: NS-PK
Summit Academy
All-boys
(2)
839 Herman Rd
Herman, PA 16039
(724) 282-1995
Gr: 8-12 | 78 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Butler County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
590 Protzman Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 256-5456
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
204 Commerce Park Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 778-0111
Gr: PK-1 | 66 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
775 Farren Surrena Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
Gr: 1-8 | 10 students
811 Herman Rd
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 283-2129
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Vision Christian Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
194 Crowe Ave.
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3488
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Overview

This County (Butler County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
26 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,277 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
255 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1274
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,583
$14,817
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,090
$6,253
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$56.15 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
124 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
1,900 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
58%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
254 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
1,206 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
37%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Butler County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Butler County, PA include Longmore Academy, North Catholic High School, and Butler Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Butler County?
26 private schools are located in Butler County.
How diverse are private schools in Butler County?
Butler County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Butler County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butler County?
50% of private schools in Butler County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?

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