St. Paul: Schools & Education
There are 20 public schools in St. Paul. Ft. Zumwalt West High is the largest at 1,778 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 41,290 students.
- ~51 residents per school (vs Missouri ~400).
K-12 Schools
68 K-12 schools serving the area — about 51 residents per school. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (68)
| School Districts · Districts | FT. ZUMWALT R-II, ST. CHARLES R-VI |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2908370, 2923160 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 11,651 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 933 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,274 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 19.5% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
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 | St Charles Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.0 mi |
| 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 — 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.
| 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 | DEER RUN BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 6,369,783,251 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 1300 N MAIN ST, O'FALLON MO 63366 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 42.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12