Top 10 Best Buffalo Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,708 students in Buffalo, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 326 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, MN are Northwinds Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Buffalo Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Buffalo, MN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwinds Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Ne 2nd Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8400
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Senior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,848 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Community Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Hwy 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8203
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Rank: #55.
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
Math: 49% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
703 8th St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8600
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Eastern Wright Program
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 5-8
| 7 students
Rank: #77.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 3rd St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Cornerstones Program
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #99.
Phoenix Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8102
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1010.
Wright Technical Center Alc
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program
Special Education School
214 Ne 1st Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pride Transitions
Special Education School
800 - 8th St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Grades: 12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wright Technical Center
Vocational School
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wright Technical Center Alc Middle School
Alternative School
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Buffalo, Minnesota

Buffalo, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 N Highway 25
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Buffalo, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, MN include Northwinds Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Buffalo Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo, MN?
14 public schools are located in Buffalo, MN.
What percentage of students in Buffalo, MN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo, MN?
Buffalo, MN public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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