For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 405 students in Buffalo, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo, IL are Tri-city Elementary School and Tri-city Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buffalo, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-city Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Tri-city Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo, IL include Tri-city Elementary School and Tri-city Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buffalo?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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