Minnesota›Wright County›Buffalo
Best Schools in Buffalo, Minnesota
Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
15
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
4,692
Total Students
Across Buffalo
12.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
15 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score49%
ELA Assessment Score54%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,681 students at Buffalo Senior High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Northwinds Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1111 7Th Ave Nw, Buffalo, MN 55313
6.9
Rating
Students
419
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
71%
Parkside Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
207 3Rd St Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313
5.7
Rating
Students
348
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Buffalo Community Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1300 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, MN 55313
5.2
Rating
Students
1,160
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
52%
Buffalo Senior High
publichighGrade 9-12
877 Bison Blvd, Buffalo, MN 55313
5.1
Rating
Students
1,681
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
44%
Eastern Wright Program
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
1405 3Rd Ave. Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313
5
Rating
Students
8
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Terra Nova School
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
1705 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, MN 55313
5
Rating
Students
84
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
49.5%
Math Proficiency
50%
Discovery Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
301 2Nd Ave Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313
5
Rating
Students
257
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
publicelementaryK-5
703 8Th St Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313
4.9
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
49%
Wright Technical Center Alc
publichighGrade 9-12
1405 3Rd Ave Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313
3.5
Rating
Students
81
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
20%
Cornerstones Program
publichighGrade 6-12
1405 3Rd Ave. Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313
2.5
Rating
Students
23
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
50%
Phoenix Learning Center
publichighGrade 9-12
877 Bison Blvd, Buffalo, MN 55313
2.5
Rating
Students
36
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
50%
Wright Technical Center Alc Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1405 3Rd Ave Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313
0
Rating
Students
3
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions
publichighGrade 9-12
800 8Th St Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313
0
Rating
Students
26
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
publichighGrade 7-12
100 Garrison Ave Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313
0
Rating
Students
23
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program
publicelementaryPK-PK
214 Ne 1St Ave, Buffalo, MN 55313
0
Rating
Students
150
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Buffalo
Buffalo, Minnesota is home to 15 schools serving over 4,692 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buffalo, Minnesota?
There are 15 schools in Buffalo, serving 4,692 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Buffalo?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Buffalo include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Buffalo?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Buffalo is 12.5:1.