For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 499 students in Buffalo, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Buffalo, MN is Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Buffalo, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 3rd St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program
Special Education School
214 Ne 1st Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Grades: PK
| 159 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 preschools in Buffalo, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Buffalo, MN include Parkside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buffalo?
2 public preschools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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