For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,723 students in 65622, MO (there are , serving 216 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 65622, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 65622, MO are Buffalo High School, Buffalo Middle School and Mallory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65622 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65622, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65622, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 65622, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 65622, MO include Buffalo High School, Buffalo Middle School and Mallory Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 65622?
4 public schools are located in 65622.
What percentage of students in 65622 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 65622 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 65622?
65622 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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