New Baden: Schools & Education
New Baden schools: 1 public school. New Baden Elementary School is the largest at 290 students (grades -1-3). Total enrollment: 290 students.
- ~3,463 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,463 residents per school. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Wesclin CUSD 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 290 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 15 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 19.30 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
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 | McKendree University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | McKendree University |
| Nearest College · City | Lebanon |
| Nearest College · Phone | (618) 537-4481 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.2 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.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | New Baden Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 210 North First Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (618) 588-4554 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 62265 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2041 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 29.1% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12