Best Schools in Buffalo Prairie, IL
Buffalo Prairie, IL has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,088 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Buffalo Prairie meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo Prairie, IL
The top high schools in Buffalo Prairie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Mercer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo Prairie, IL
The top middle schools in Buffalo Prairie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockridge Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 Students
2. Mercer County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo Prairie, IL
The top elementary schools in Buffalo Prairie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andalusia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 236 Students
2. Apollo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
3. New Boston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students
4. Illinois City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 63 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo Prairie, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo Prairie, IL has a total population of 289 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo Prairie, IL
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 Prairie, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo Prairie, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo Prairie, IL.
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 Prairie, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo Prairie, IL
How many schools are in Buffalo Prairie, IL?
Buffalo Prairie, IL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,088 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo Prairie perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Buffalo Prairie score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Buffalo Prairie meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buffalo Prairie?
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: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations