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Best Schools in Buffalo, KS
Buffalo, KS has 7 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,217 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Buffalo don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo, KS
The top high schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yates Center High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 103 Students
2. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
3. Altoona-midway Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona-midway • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, KS
The top elementary schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yates Center Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 286 Students
3. Altoona-midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona-midway • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
4. Fredonia Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo, KS has a total population of 387 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo, KS
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, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, KS.
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, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo, KS
How many schools are in Buffalo, KS?
Buffalo, KS has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,217 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Buffalo score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Buffalo don't meet 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: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Buffalo
2 of 2 schools in Buffalo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Buffalo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.