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St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Photo - In partnership with families and our parish, we foster discipleship, academic excellence, and the development of each child in the light of faith.

Best Buffalo 91黑料s (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 368 students in Buffalo, MN (there are , serving 4,774 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Buffalo, MN is St. Francis Xavier Elementary School.
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).

Top-Ranked Buffalo 91黑料s (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Photo - In partnership with families and our parish, we foster discipleship, academic excellence, and the development of each child in the light of faith.
(Catholic)
219 19th St Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-0075
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeside Academy
All-boys (Christian)
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 238-6710
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Buffalo)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
368 Students
97,034 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
7,940 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,750
$10,129
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
186 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
51%
59%
# 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
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
48%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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