Best Schools in Buffalo, MN
Buffalo, MN has a total of 27 schools including 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 13,145 students attend Buffalo, MN schools. On average, schools in Buffalo score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buffalo greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Buffalo, MN
Buffalo, MN has 11 high schools with 5,351 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Buffalo score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buffalo greatly exceed expectations.
1. Delano High School
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Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1209 Students
2. Monticello Senior High
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Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students
3. Buffalo Senior High
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Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1818 Students
4. Rockford Secondary
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Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students
5. Maple Lake Secondary
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Maple Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
6. Swmetro Buffalo-transitions
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Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
7. Phoenix Learning Center
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Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students
8. Cornerstones Program
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Meeker And Wright Special Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students
9. Wright Technical Center Alc
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Wright Technical Center • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, MN
Buffalo, MN has 6 middle schools with 3,122 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Buffalo score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buffalo meet expectations.
1. Delano Intermediate School
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Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students
2. Rockford Middle
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Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 499 Students
3. Buffalo Community Middle
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Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1142 Students
4. Monticello Middle
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Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students
5. Eastern Wright Program
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Meeker And Wright Special Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 4 Students
6. Wright Technical Center Alc Middle
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Wright Technical Center • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, MN
Buffalo, MN has 10 elementary schools with 4,672 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Buffalo score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buffalo exceed expectations.
1. Delano Elementary
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Delano Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 710 Students
2. Northwinds Elementary
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Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
3. Pinewood Elementary
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Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 788 Students
4. Little Mountain Elementary
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Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 593 Students
5. Maple Lake Elementary
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Maple Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students
6. Discovery Elementary
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Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students
7. Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
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Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 585 Students
8. Tatanka Elementary Stem School
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Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
9. Parkside Elementary
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Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo, MN has a total population of 20,951 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo, MN
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, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, MN.
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, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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