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Buffalo Private Schools

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 public schools (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 91%.
100% of private schools in Buffalo, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Buffalo Private 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 Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
368
Students
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Buffalo)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
368 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
2%
23%
0.52
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
186 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
51%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
176 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
48%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$8,852
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
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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