For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 239 students in Buffalo, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, OK are Buffalo High School and Buffalo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buffalo, OK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Buffalo, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 130
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, OK include Buffalo High School and Buffalo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo?
2 public schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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