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Ste. Genevieve County

Missouri · Public K-12

Ste. Genevieve County reports 4 public K-12 schools and roughly 1,926 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Ste. Genevieve County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,926
+82 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,926
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,339
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.2%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
2
948 students
Middle
1
412 students
High
1
566 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
STE. GENEVIEVE CO. R-II
1,926 students · 1 district in Ste. Genevieve County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ste. Genevieve County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.4% under 18

Test scores in Ste. Genevieve County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. STE. GENEVIEVE ELEM.· 69.1%
  2. STE. GENEVIEVE MIDDLE· 52.7%
  3. BLOOMSDALE ELEM.· 10.0%

See all 3 schools in Ste. Genevieve County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
STE. GENEVIEVE ELEM.Ste GenevieveElementaryPK-05624·
STE. GENEVIEVE SR. HIGHSte GenevieveHigh09-12566·
STE. GENEVIEVE MIDDLESte GenevieveMiddle06-08412·
BLOOMSDALE ELEM.BloomsdaleElementaryPK-05324·

Cities in Ste. Genevieve County

Ste Genevieve3 schoolsBloomsdale1 school

About Ste. Genevieve County

In Missouri, Ste. Genevieve County is a low-population county of about 18,571 residents. 4 public schools across the county hosts about 1,926 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,339, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 8% above the Missouri median.

In terms of grade levels, Ste. Genevieve County comprises 2 elementary schools (948 students), 1 middle school (412), and 1 high school (566).

The largest single district in Ste. Genevieve County is STE. GENEVIEVE CO. R-II, which alone enrolls about 1,926 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 4%: 1,844 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,926 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Ste. Genevieve County 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 serve Ste. Genevieve County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 1,926.
How many high schools are in Ste. Genevieve County?
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri has 1 public high school, serving approximately 566 students.
How many middle schools are in Ste. Genevieve County?
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 412 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ste. Genevieve County?
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 948 students.
What is the largest school district in Ste. Genevieve County?
STE. GENEVIEVE CO. R-II is the largest school district in Ste. Genevieve County, serving approximately 1,926 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Ste. Genevieve County?
Ste. Genevieve County has roughly 18,571 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Ste. Genevieve County?
Median household income in Ste. Genevieve County is $66,339, above the Missouri average of $61,285. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ste. Genevieve County?
Approximately 16.8% of adults 25 and older in Ste. Genevieve County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ste. Genevieve County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.2% of students in Ste. Genevieve County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ste. Genevieve County schools?
Across Ste. Genevieve County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data