For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,723 students in Buffalo, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 216 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, MO are Buffalo High School, Buffalo Middle School and Mallory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Buffalo, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 719 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buffalo, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, MO include Buffalo High School, Buffalo Middle School and Mallory Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo?
4 public schools are located in Buffalo.
What percentage of students in Buffalo go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Buffalo are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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