The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

4 schools in Centralia

Missouri · Public K-12

Centralia has 4 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 1,343 Missouri students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Centralia

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,343
-26 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CENTRALIA HIGHHigh09-12398
CENTRALIA INTERMEDIATEElementary03-05273
CHANCE ELEM.ElementaryPK-02370
CHESTER BOREN MIDDLEMiddle06-08302

About Centralia

Centralia, Missouri is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,343 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Centralia average about 336 students each, 12% noticeably below the Missouri norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,343 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,369 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Centralia discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Centralia, Missouri?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Centralia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,343.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Centralia?
Centralia has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Centralia?
CENTRALIA HIGH is the largest public school in Centralia by enrollment, with approximately 398 students.
What school districts serve Centralia?
Centralia public schools are operated by CENTRALIA R-VI.
What grade levels do public schools in Centralia cover?
Public schools in Centralia serve students from pre-K through grade 12.