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Buffalo ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 368 students in Buffalo, MN, 7% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, MN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Buffalo, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Buffalo ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Photo
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
219 19th St Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-0075
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Map of Lakeside Academy
Lakeside Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (Christian)
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 238-6710
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Buffalo, MN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
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+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
368
Students
+31.9% (+89 students) 10-yr
$24,750
Avg. Tuition
+587.5% (+$21,150) 7-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Buffalo)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
368 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025184181179
2024184177172
2023163175174
2022130186185
2021130181180
2020125169171
2019135176175
2018135169172
2017279172180
2016279168178
2015279165167
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% Students of Color
2%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%23%34%
20242%22%34%
20233%22%33%
20223%23%33%
20213%23%32%
20202%22%32%
20196%22%31%
20186%20%31%
20172%20%32%
20162%20%32%
20152%20%32%
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0.52
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.520.580.65
20240.520.580.65
20230.510.580.65
20220.430.560.64
20210.430.560.64
20200.400.550.64
20190.340.530.63
20180.340.520.63
20170.410.460.61
20160.410.470.61
20150.410.470.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20232%5%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
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# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20194%4%7%
20184%4%7%
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# White Students
186 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
51%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202551%59%52%
202451%59%52%
202358%59%52%
202271%61%54%
202171%62%54%
202074%63%54%
201980%65%56%
201880%66%56%
201773%71%58%
201673%71%58%
201573%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
176 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
48%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202548%27%26%
202448%27%26%
202340%26%25%
202227%26%25%
202127%24%25%
202024%23%24%
201915%22%24%
201815%21%23%
201726%18%22%
201626%18%22%
201526%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202530%51%55%
202430%50%54%
202330%52%54%
202225%51%54%
202125%52%54%
202025%53%54%
201925%54%53%
201825%53%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025151715
2024201615
2023201615
2022161615
2021161615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151515
2016151515
2015151615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,750
$10,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$24,750$10,222$15,012
2024$4,500$8,433$13,254
2023$4,300$7,467$12,626
2022$4,000$7,514$12,187
2021$4,000$7,036$11,800
2020$3,600$6,838$11,512
2019$3,600$6,749$11,293
2018$3,600$6,628$11,017
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearBuffalo, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202595%86%81%
202495%91%85%
202395%91%85%
202295%92%85%
202195%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buffalo, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Buffalo, MN is St. Francis Xavier Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Buffalo?
2 private schools are located in Buffalo.
What percentage of students in Buffalo go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Buffalo are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buffalo?
100% of private schools in Buffalo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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