For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,089 students in 64012, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64012, MO are Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, Cambridge Elementary School and Kentucky Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 64012 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 64012, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64012, MO Public Elementary 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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 elementary schools in 64012, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64012, MO include Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, Cambridge Elementary School and Kentucky Trail Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 64012?
5 public elementary schools are located in 64012.
What is the racial composition of students in 64012?
64012 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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