For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 110 students in Buffalo, MN.
The top ranked public charter school in Buffalo, MN is Terra Nova School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Buffalo, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terra Nova School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(952) 852-0129
Buffalo, MN 55313
(952) 852-0129
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Buffalo, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wright Technical Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 N Highway 25
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Buffalo, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Buffalo, MN include Terra Nova School.
How many public charter schools are located in Buffalo?
1 public charter schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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