For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 231 students in Buffalo Center, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Buffalo Center, IA is North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo Center, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Buffalo Center have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Buffalo Center, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Buffalo Center, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Buffalo Center, IA include North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center.
How many public preschools are located in Buffalo Center?
1 public preschools are located in Buffalo Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Center?
Buffalo Center public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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