For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,153 students in Butler, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Butler, MO are Butler Elementary School, Butler High School and Ballard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Butler have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Butler, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 N High St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6591
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6591
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Butler High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Grades: 6-12
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Ballard High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 South Delaware
Butler, MO 64732
(660) 679-3912
Butler, MO 64732
(660) 679-3912
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Butler, MO include Butler Elementary School, Butler High School and Ballard High School.
How many public schools are located in Butler?
5 public schools are located in Butler.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler?
Butler public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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