Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

District Overview
Located at 214 1st Ave NE in Buffalo, Minnesota, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools is an active, traditional public school district nestled in a fringe town setting within the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. Serving a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across 11 operational schools, the district provides a structured and accessible learning environment tailored to every stage of student growth. Families, students, and educational researchers can engage with the district directly through its administration offices or explore its programs online at www.bhmschools.org.

With a vibrant community of 5,175 enrolled students—comprising 2,525 female and 2,650 male learners representing diverse backgrounds—the district sustains steady grade-level populations from early childhood through high school graduation. To effectively support this student body, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools employs a robust workforce of nearly 1,269 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This staffing structure includes approximately 584 FTE classroom teachers, 113 FTE instructional aides, and over 571 FTE support staff, ensuring that students benefit from comprehensive classroom instruction, individualized assistance, and strong administrative backup across all school facilities.
11
Total Schools
5,175
Total Students
584.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Demographic Student Count
White4,451
Hispanic267
Black165
Asian76
Two or More196
American Indian15
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    4,451 (86.0%)
  • Hispanic
    267 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    196 (3.8%)
  • Black
    165 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    76 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High3
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:5,175*
Teachers (FTE):584.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.9
Schools in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Found 12 Schools