For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 227 students in Buffalo Center, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Buffalo Center, IA is North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo Center, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Buffalo Center have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Buffalo Center, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Buffalo Center, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Buffalo Center, IA include North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center.
How many public preschools are located in Buffalo Center?
1 public preschools are located in Buffalo Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Center?
Buffalo Center public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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