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Best Schools in Buffalo, IL
Buffalo, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,715 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Buffalo greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo, IL
The top high schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
2. Sangamon Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
3. Tri-city High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, IL
The top middle schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
2. Tri-city Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 113 Students
3. Sangamon Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, IL
The top elementary schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 528 Students
2. Tri-city Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
3. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 Students
4. Sangamon Valley Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo, IL has a total population of 700 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo, IL
How many schools are in Buffalo, IL?
Buffalo, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,715 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Buffalo score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Buffalo greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buffalo?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Buffalo
3 of 3 schools in Buffalo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Buffalo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.