St. Libory: Schools & Education
Education in St. Libory: 20 public schools. Belleville High School-East is the largest at 2,568 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 15,817 students.
- ~14 residents per school (vs Illinois ~558).
K-12 Schools
40 K-12 schools serving the area — about 14 residents per school. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (40)
| School Districts · Districts | Whiteside SD 115, Whiteside SD 115, Whiteside SD 115, Whiteside SD 115, Cahokia CUSD 187 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1700208, 1705580, 1705610, 1705640, 1708040 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 10,281 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 698 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.70 |
| 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 | Southwestern Illinois College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southwestern Illinois College |
| Nearest College · City | Belleville |
| Nearest College · Phone | 6,182,352,700 |
| 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 |
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Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | WEST BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 6,182,334,366 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 3414 W. MAIN STREET, BELLEVILLE IL 62226 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.2 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.3% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12