St. Joseph: Schools & Education
There are 2 public schools in St. Joseph. Central High is the largest at 1,728 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,652 students.
- ~3,958 residents per school (vs Missouri ~400).
K-12 Schools
18 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,958 residents per school. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (18)
| School Districts · Districts | ST. JOSEPH |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,419 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 93 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 960 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 67.7% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Missouri Western State University |
| Nearest College · City | Saint Joseph |
| Nearest College · Phone | 8,162,714,200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.0 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Rolling Hills Consolidated Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1904 N Belt Hwy |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 8,162,325,479 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 64,506 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3629 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 6 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (6)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12