For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 465 students in Buffalo Center, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo Center, IA are North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, North Iowa Middle School and North Iowa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo Center, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo Center have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Buffalo Center, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
North Iowa Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
North Iowa High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buffalo Center, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo Center, IA include North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, North Iowa Middle School and North Iowa High School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo Center?
3 public schools are located in Buffalo Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Center?
Buffalo Center public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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