For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,103 students in 64012, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 64012, MO are Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, Kentucky Trail Elementary School and Cambridge 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 41% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Best 64012, MO Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Kentucky Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 W Cambridge
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Gr: K-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 S Cleveland
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Gr: 5-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Gladden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Westover Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Gr: K-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Gr: K-12
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
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 elementary schools in 64012, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 64012, MO include Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, Kentucky Trail Elementary School and Cambridge 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 33% (majority Black).
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