For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,212 students in 64506, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 843 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 64506, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 64506, MO are Field Elementary School, Bode Middle School and Coleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64506 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64506, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64506, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 Gene Field
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4130
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4130
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Bode Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Noyes Blvd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Gr: 7-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3312 Beck Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillyard Technical Center
Vocational School
3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western Recept/diag Corr Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western Region Treatment Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 64506, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64506, MO include Field Elementary School, Bode Middle School and Coleman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64506?
8 public schools are located in 64506.
What percentage of students in 64506 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 64506 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64506?
64506 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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