Discovery Elementary School

Discovery Elementary School fosters a positive learning environment for all its students.

Discovery Elementary School enrolls over 200 students.

Discovery Elementary School serves students in grades K-5.

Discovery Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

301 2nd Ave NE, Buffalo, MN

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District

4.9

5.0

256 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mat Nelson

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
52%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

53.1%

Male

46.9%

White

98.2%

Two or more races

<1%

Hispanic

<1%

Black

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

1/7/2025

The staff at Discovery Elementary truly care about the students, and they are led by a phenomenal Principal who knows all of the kids names and cares about them all. I couldn't recommend Discovery more to anyone who is lucky enough to get their child drawn for enrollment.

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5.0 parent

1/3/2025

Discovery Elementary is a truly amazing place and school. Your children will learn, grow, and develop, and most importantly they will be surrounded by talented educators who really care for your child. I couldn't recommend Discovery more.

5.0 parent

11/20/2019

Awesome. It was weird at first to look at a multiage school honestly. I kept picturing Little House On The Prarie. That said, for us multiage has been an advantage. Our kids learn to work with different types and ages of people. There is a strong connection to the teachers as the teachers really get...

5.0 parent

2/18/2014

I love this school ! They stay with the same teacher for two years. They are very willing to work with children with special education needs. I always feel like we are listened to, and our child's needs are their number one priority. I can't tell you enough how great this school is. It is worth the...

5.0 parent

4/18/2012

I've had 2 children attend Discovery Elementary. My daughter was able to attend after going to another area school from K thru 3rd grades. She was struggling in that school, dreaded going, and we were not happy with teachers or the administration. In her 1st year at Discovery, our daughter's grades...

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Discovery Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Buffalo, MN, in the Buffalo neighborhood, and is served by the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 256 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Discovery Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $393,164. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstones Program, Buffalo Senior High School, Holy Trinity School, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Discovery Elementary School.

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