For the 2025 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 Cambridge 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 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64012, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Belton High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 W Cambridge
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kentucky Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Grades: K-4
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 S Cleveland
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Grades: 5-6
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Gladden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Westover Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Grades: K-4
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
614 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Grades: PK
| 224 students
64012, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Grades: 7-8
| 723 students
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 Cambridge 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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