For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 110 students in Buffalo, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Buffalo, MN is Terra Nova School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Buffalo, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Buffalo, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wright Technical Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 N Highway 25
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Buffalo, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Buffalo, MN include Terra Nova School.
How many public charter schools are located in Buffalo?
1 public charter schools are located in Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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