For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 331 students in Buffalo Center, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo Center, IA are North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center and North Iowa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo Center, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buffalo Center have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo Center, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo Center, IA include North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center and North Iowa Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buffalo Center?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buffalo Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Center?
Buffalo Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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