For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 242 students in Buffalo, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Buffalo, IA is Buffalo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buffalo, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Jefferson Street
Buffalo, IA 52728
(563) 723-6300
Buffalo, IA 52728
(563) 723-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, IA include Buffalo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo?
1 public schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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