Best High Schools in New Buffalo, MI

High schools
2
Students
465
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in New Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Buffalo Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Buffalo Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students

2. River Valley Middlehigh School

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students

Best Middle Schools in New Buffalo, MI

Middle schools
1
Students
138
Avg actual
65%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in New Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Buffalo Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Buffalo Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students

Best Elementary Schools in New Buffalo, MI

Elementary schools
2
Students
316
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in New Buffalo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Buffalo Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Buffalo Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students

2. Three Oaks Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in New Buffalo, MI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

New Buffalo, MI has a total population of 3,155 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in New Buffalo, MI

919

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Buffalo, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.96 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Buffalo, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Buffalo, MI.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,384 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in New Buffalo, MI

How many schools are in New Buffalo, MI?

New Buffalo, MI has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 919 students in total.

How do schools in New Buffalo perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in New Buffalo score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in New Buffalo greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near New Buffalo, MI

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Grand Beach, MI

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Michiana, MI

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Union Pier, MI

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Michiana Shores, IN

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Tee Lake, IN

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lakeside, MI

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Long Beach, IN

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Three Oaks, MI

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pottawattamie Park, IN

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Harbert, MI

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in New Buffalo

Average SchoolGrade
A
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
66.7%
Avg projected
42.7%

3 of 3 schools in New Buffalo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 3

All 3 public schools we grade in New Buffalo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)