Best Schools in Buffalo, MT
Buffalo, MT has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 586 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, 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, MT
The top high schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hobson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobson K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students
2. Fergus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
3. Moore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students
4. Judith Gap High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, MT
The top middle schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hobson 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobson K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 28 Students
2. Moore 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 14 Students
3. Judith Gap 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, MT
The top elementary schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moore School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 34 Students
2. King Colony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King Colony Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students
3. Hobson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobson K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 67 Students
4. Judith Gap School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo, MT has a total population of 155 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo, MT
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, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, MT.
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, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo, MT
How many schools are in Buffalo, MT?
Buffalo, MT has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 586 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Buffalo score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, 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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