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#639 of 873 private schools in PA

Butler Catholic School

Elementary School · Butler, PA

A private elementary school in Butler, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

515 E LOCUST ST, Butler, PA 16001

  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index6%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment224
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Butler Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,112/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Butler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,325

Median home value

$191,400

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

68%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White96.9%
Asian2.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Two or More0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–120.5 mi89Compare →
Emily Brittain EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.4K–50.6 mi249Compare →
Broad Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.8 mi226Compare →
Mcquistion EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.9K–51.3 mi522Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Butler Catholic School is listed in Butler, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Butler Catholic School

Butler Catholic School is a private elementary school in Butler, PA, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #639 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Butler Catholic School

What grades does Butler Catholic School serve?

Butler Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Butler Catholic School?

Butler Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Butler Catholic School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Butler Catholic School rank in PA?

Butler Catholic School ranks #639 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Butler Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Butler Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Butler Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Butler Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Butler Catholic School a religious school?

Butler Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
224
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Butler County
Area population (ZIP 16001)
39,733
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
45.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16001; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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