St. Charles: Schools & Education
St. Charles is served by 5 public schools. St. Charles High is the largest at 817 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,804 students.
- ~4,206 residents per school (vs Missouri ~400).
K-12 Schools
17 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,206 residents per school. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (17)
| School Districts · Districts | ORCHARD FARM R-V, ST. CHARLES R-VI |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,114 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 151 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 608 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 28.8% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | St Charles Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Cottleville |
| Nearest College · Phone | 6,369,228,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
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 | Kathryn Linnemann Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2323 Elm St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 6,369,466,294 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 63,301 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3289 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 43.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12