For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 113 students in Belton, MO (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,230 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Belton, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Belton, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Belton, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heartland Christian School
(Baptist)
810 S Cedar Street
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 331-1000
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 331-1000
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Overview
This Town (Belton)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
113 Students
119,577 Students
% Average Students of Color
71%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
30 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
27%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
11 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
10%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Belton, MO?
1 private schools are located in Belton, MO.
What percentage of students in Belton go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Belton are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belton?
100% of private schools in Belton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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