St. Rose: Schools & Education
There are 20 public schools in St. Rose. Centralia High School is the largest at 863 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,047 students.
- ~23 residents per school (vs Illinois ~558).
K-12 Schools
26 K-12 schools serving the area — about 23 residents per school. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (26)
| School Districts · Districts | Willow Grove SD 46, Willow Grove SD 46, Albers SD 63, Aviston SD 21, St Rose SD 14-15 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 11 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1700074, 1700174, 1703270, 1704740, 1704770 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,212 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 386 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.50 |
| 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 | Kaskaskia College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Kaskaskia College |
| Nearest College · City | Centralia |
| Nearest College · Phone | 6,185,453,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.1 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 | CENTRALIA REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 6,185,325,222 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 515 EAST BROADWAY AVENUE, CENTRALIA IL 62801 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.0% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12