Centralia: Schools & Education
Education in Centralia: 4 public schools. Centralia High is the largest at 406 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,330 students.
- ~1,172 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,172 residents per school. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | CENTRALIA R-VI |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,330 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 95 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 376 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 28.3% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Columbia College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 19.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Columbia College |
| Nearest College · City | Columbia |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 231-2391 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 19.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Centralia Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 210 S Jefferson St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (573) 682-2036 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 65240 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3120 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12