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

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1209 Students

2. Monticello Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students

3. Buffalo Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1818 Students

4. Rockford Secondary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students

5. Maple Lake Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Maple Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students

6. Swmetro Buffalo-transitions

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students

7. Phoenix Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students

8. Cornerstones Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Meeker And Wright Special Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students

9. Wright Technical Center Alc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students

2. Rockford Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 499 Students

3. Buffalo Community Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1142 Students

4. Monticello Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students

5. Eastern Wright Program

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Meeker And Wright Special Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 4 Students

6. Wright Technical Center Alc Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Delano Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 710 Students

2. Northwinds Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students

3. Pinewood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 788 Students

4. Little Mountain Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 593 Students

5. Maple Lake Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Maple Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students

6. Discovery Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students

7. Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 585 Students

8. Tatanka Elementary Stem School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students

9. Parkside Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

13,145

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

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

B

12.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,010 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations