For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,576 students in Buffalo, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 216 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, MO are Buffalo High School, Buffalo Middle School and Mallory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Buffalo, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Gr: K-4 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Buffalo, MO include Buffalo High School, Buffalo Middle School and Mallory Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo?
5 public schools are located in Buffalo.
What percentage of students in Buffalo go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Buffalo are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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