For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 278 students in Buffalo, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Buffalo, IL is Tri-city Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Buffalo, IL (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Buffalo, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Buffalo, IL include Tri-city Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buffalo?
1 public preschools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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