For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,230 students in Belton, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 116 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Belton, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Belton, MO are Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, Belton High School and Kentucky Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belton, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Belton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Belton, MO (2026)
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.
Belton High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
614 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Gr: PK | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Belton, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Belton, MO include Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, Belton High School and Kentucky Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Belton?
8 public schools are located in Belton.
What percentage of students in Belton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Belton are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belton?
Belton public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Belton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belton include: Belton Middle School vs. Mill Creek Upper Elementary School, Mill Creek Upper Elementary School vs. Belton Middle School, Belton Middle School vs. Cambridge Elementary School
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