For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,643 students in 55313, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 267 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 55313, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55313, MN are Northwinds Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Buffalo Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55313 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55313, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55313, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwinds Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 3rd St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Community Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8200
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eastern Wright Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wright Technical Center Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8100
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 2nd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8400
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8400
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 8th St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8600
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8600
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Wright Technical Center Alc Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1212.
Terra Nova School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(952) 852-0129
Buffalo, MN 55313
(952) 852-0129
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program
Special Education School
214 Ne 1st Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: 12
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
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55313, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55313, MN include Northwinds Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Buffalo Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 55313?
16 public schools are located in 55313.
What percentage of students in 55313 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 55313 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55313?
55313 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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