For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,723 students in 65622, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 216 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 65622, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 65622, MO are Mallory Elementary School, Buffalo Middle School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65622 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65622, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65622, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Grades: PK-4
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 65622, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65622, MO include Mallory Elementary School, Buffalo Middle School and Buffalo High School.
How many public schools are located in 65622?
4 public schools are located in 65622.
What percentage of students in 65622 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 65622 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 65622?
65622 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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