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Best 64012 Missouri Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,205 students in 64012, MO (there are , serving 233 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 64012, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 64012, MO are Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, Belton High School and Kentucky Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64012 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64012, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best 64012, MO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Belton High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Kentucky Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Gr: K-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Gr: 7-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
109 W Cambridge
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Gr: K-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
308 S Cleveland
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Gr: 5-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Gladden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Westover Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Gr: K-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Grace Early Child. Ed. Center
614 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 64012 Missouri

64012, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Gr: K-12
Scott Elementary School (Closed 2020)
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Yeokum Middle School (Closed 2015)
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Gr: 7-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 64012, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64012, MO include Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, Belton High School and Kentucky Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64012?
8 public schools are located in 64012.
What percentage of students in 64012 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 64012 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64012?
64012 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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