Best Schools in Buffalo, PA
Buffalo, PA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,891 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Buffalo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo, PA
The top high schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trinity Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students
2. Avella Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students
3. Mcguffey Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcguffey Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo, PA
The top middle schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trinity Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
2. Mcguffey Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcguffey Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo, PA
The top elementary schools in Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joe Walker El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcguffey Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 199 Students
2. Allison Park El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chartiers-houston Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 667 Students
3. Claysville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcguffey Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
4. Trinity North El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 380 Students
5. Avella El Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo, PA has a total population of 520 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo, PA
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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo, PA.
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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo, PA
How many schools are in Buffalo, PA?
Buffalo, PA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,891 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Buffalo score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Buffalo 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: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations