Tri-City Elem School
Buffalo, IL · Tri City CUSD 1 · Grades PK - 5
452nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 79%▲ Improving
Tri-City Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Tri-City Elem School 452nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 79% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 79th in 2025 — improving.
Tri-City Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Tri-City Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 278 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 94.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Elementary schools near Tri-City Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Riverton Elem SchoolRiverton CUSD 14 · 6.7 mi away1,499th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 27% - 5Rochester Elem 2-3Rochester CUSD 3A · 9.7 mi away1,158th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 38% - –Rochester Elem EC-1 SchRochester CUSD 3A · 9.8 mi away
- 9Sherman Elem SchoolWilliamsville CUSD 15 · 10.3 mi away290th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 65% - 2Wilcox Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 10.8 mi away1,741st of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 14% - 2Fairview Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 11.4 mi away1,719th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 20% - –Matheny-Withrow Elem SchSpringfield SD 186 · 11.8 mi away
- 4Springfield Ball Charter SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 11.8 mi away · charter1,372nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tri-City Elem School in?
Tri-City Elem School is part of the Tri City CUSD 1 district in Buffalo, Illinois.
Is Tri-City Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tri-City Elem School 452nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tri-City Elem School?
White 95%, Two or more races 3%, Hispanic 1% (278 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.