For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,135 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 40%), 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 32% (majority Black).
Best 64506, MO Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
64506, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3600 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 12%
1415 N 26th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1415 N 26th Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 571-4011
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 571-4011
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
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 32% (majority Black).
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