For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,002 students in 64730, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in 64730, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 64730 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64730, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64730, MO Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 N High St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6591
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6591
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Butler High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Gr: 6-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 64730, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64730, MO include Butler Elementary School, Butler High School and Ballard High School.
How many public schools are located in 64730?
4 public schools are located in 64730.
What is the racial composition of students in 64730?
64730 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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