Best Buffalo Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 558 students in Buffalo, IL.

The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, IL are Tri-city Elementary School, Tri-city Jr High School and Tri-city High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Buffalo, IL public schools have an score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Buffalo, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Tri-city Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Top 30%

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324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035

Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Tri-city Jr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530

Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Tri-city High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
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324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530

Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Buffalo, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, IL include Tri-city Elementary School, Tri-city Jr High School and Tri-city High School.

How many public schools are located in Buffalo?

3 public schools are located in Buffalo.

What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?

Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).