Schools
Connoquenessing Township is served by the Butler Area School District, Home of the Golden Tornado.
Butler Area School District is located in southwestern Pennsylvania, 42 miles north of Pittsburgh, in Butler County. The District’s 150 square miles are home to six elementary buildings (grades kindergarten through 5), one intermediate high school (grades 6-8), and one senior high school (grades 9-12).
Elementary School
Connoquenessing Township is lucky to be served by a National Blue Ribbon School, Connoquenessing Elementary School, located at 102 Connoquenessing School Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 356 schools — including Connoquenessing Elementary School — as the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. National Blue Ribbon Schools are led by leaders who articulate a clear vision of instructional excellence and uphold high standards. They showcase effective teaching methods and offer robust professional development for their staff. Data-driven instruction is a hallmark, and there is a concerted effort to ensure every student succeeds. Collaboration among families, communities, and educators is a key component of their success.
