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32 schools in St Joseph

Missouri · Public K-12

St Joseph's public schools, 32 in all, serve about 10,770 K-12 students inside Missouri, averaging 337 per school.

4-year change in St Joseph

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,187
-444 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
21
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
71,236
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
10,770
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
32
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ALT. RESOURCE CTR.CombinedKG-120
BENTON HIGHHigh09-12682
BODE MIDDLEMiddle07-08488
BUCHANAN CO. ACADEMYCombinedKG-120
CARDEN PARK ELEMElementaryKG-06638
CENTRAL HIGHHigh09-121,733
COLEMAN ELEM.ElementaryKG-06388
EDISON ELEM.ElementaryPK-06362
ELLISON ELEM.ElementaryKG-06343
FIELD ELEM.ElementaryKG-06336
HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOLCombinedKG-1243
HILLYARD TECHNICAL CTR.High09-120
HOSEA ELEM.ElementaryKG-05422
HYDE ELEM.ElementaryKG-05352
JOHN GLENN ELEM.ElementaryKG-05280
LAFAYETTE HIGHHigh09-12644
Lake Early Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK211
LINDBERGH ELEM.ElementaryKG-05431
Mark Twain Early Learning CntrElementaryPK-PK232
MARK TWAIN ELEM.CombinedM-M·
OAK GROVE ELEMElementaryPK-06502
PARKWAY ELEM.ElementaryKG-06438
PERSHING ELEM.ElementaryKG-06285
PICKETT ELEM.ElementaryPK-06250
RIVERBEND TREATMENT CTR.High06-1217
ROBIDOUX MIDDLEMiddle06-08405
SKAITH ELEM.ElementaryPK-06398
SPRING GARDEN MIDDLEMiddle06-08404
TRUMAN MIDDLEMiddle07-08486
VIRTUAL ACADEMYCombinedM-M·
WESTERN RECEPT/DIAG CORR CENTRHigh07-120
WESTERN REGION TREATMENT CENTRHigh07-120

About St Joseph

Public education in St Joseph, Missouri runs across 32 schools that enrolls roughly 10,770 students. By footprint, St Joseph sits in the broad bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 16 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, and 5 other.

Schools in St Joseph average about 337 students each, 12% below the Missouri norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 5%: 9,631 students in SY 2020-21 versus 9,187 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 22 to 21 across the same 4-year window.

On allk12, the community for St Joseph discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in St Joseph?
St Joseph, Missouri has 32 public K-12 schools serving approximately 10,770 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in St Joseph?
St Joseph has 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 5 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest public school in St Joseph?
CENTRAL HIGH is the largest public school in St Joseph by enrollment, with approximately 1,733 students.
What school districts serve St Joseph?
St Joseph is served by 5 public school districts, including ST. JOSEPH, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, SAVANNAH R-III, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
What grade levels do public schools in St Joseph cover?
Public schools in St Joseph serve students from pre-K through grade 12.