For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 145 students in Buffalo, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo, KS are Altoona-midway Elementary School and Altoona-midway Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buffalo, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona-midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 568-5725
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 568-5725
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Altoona-midway Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Buffalo, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo, KS include Altoona-midway Elementary School and Altoona-midway Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buffalo?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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