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Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

214 1st Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313-1697
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,282 students in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
5,282 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#108 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
52%
46%
55%
51%
44%
41%
93%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,989 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,027 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,989
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,027
$18,585

Best Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
274 Labeauxe Ave Ne
Hanover, MN 55341
(763) 682-0800
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Northwinds Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 3rd St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Community Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Hwy 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,792 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 2nd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8400
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Montrose Elementary School Of Innov
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 2nd St S
Montrose, MN 55363
(763) 682-8345
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
703 8th St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8600
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Phoenix Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8102
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program
Special Education School
214 Ne 1st Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Pride Transitions
Special Education School
800 - 8th St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools manages 11 public schools serving 5,282 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools is ranked #101 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
87% of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,027 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,282 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 93% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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