For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 79 students in Buffalo, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Buffalo, KS is Altoona-midway Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buffalo, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altoona-midway Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Buffalo, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, KS include Altoona-midway Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo?
1 public schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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