For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,040 students in Buffalo, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Buffalo, MN are Buffalo Senior High School, Terra Nova School and Cornerstones Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Buffalo, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo Senior High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Buffalo, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8100
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #22.
Terra Nova School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(952) 852-0129
Buffalo, MN 55313
(952) 852-0129
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Cornerstones Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8102
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8102
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Wright Technical Center Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pride Transitions
Special Education School
800 - 8th St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wright Technical Center
Vocational School
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Buffalo, Minnesota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wright Technical Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 N Highway 25
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buffalo, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Buffalo, MN include Buffalo Senior High School, Terra Nova School and Cornerstones Program.
How many public high schools are located in Buffalo?
7 public high schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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