Centralia: Schools & Education
Education in Centralia: 15 public schools. Centralia High School is the largest at 863 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,849 students.
- ~790 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
15 K-12 schools serving the area — about 790 residents per school. 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
Schools (15)
| School Districts · Districts | Central City SD 133, Centralia HSD 200, Centralia SD 135, Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn , Grand Prairie CCSD 6 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 15 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,849 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 242 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.80 |
| Schools Count | 15 |
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 | McKendree University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Lebanon |
| Nearest College · Phone | (618) 537-4481 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.2 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.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Centralia Regional Library District |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 515 East Broadway Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (618) 532-5222 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 62801 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2230 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 9 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 16.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12