Buffalo Senior High vs Tatanka Elementary STEM School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Senior High
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,681 students
Tatanka Elementary STEM School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | Buffalo Senior High Buffalo, Minnesota | Tatanka Elementary STEM School Buffalo, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 433 | #357 of 923 |
| National rank | #5920 of 16,910 | #9678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,681 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 66% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tatanka Elementary STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 59.5).
- •Tatanka Elementary STEM School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Tatanka Elementary STEM School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Buffalo Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 35.1%).
- •Tatanka Elementary STEM School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 24.0).
- •Buffalo Senior High is the larger school with 1,681 students compared with 393.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Senior High better than Tatanka Elementary STEM School?
On the Success Index (US), Tatanka Elementary STEM School ranks higher (72.4 vs 59.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buffalo Senior High and Tatanka Elementary STEM School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Senior High: 1,681. Tatanka Elementary STEM School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Senior High and Tatanka Elementary STEM School rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Senior High is 199th of 433 and Tatanka Elementary STEM School is 357th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).