St. Joseph: Schools & Education
20 public schools serve St. Joseph. Daviess County High School is the largest at 1,740 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 15,739 students.
- ~4 residents per school (vs Kentucky ~392).
K-12 Schools
36 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4 residents per school. 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (36)
| School Districts · Districts | Daviess County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2,101,470 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 10,607 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 662 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,904 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 55.7% |
| 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 (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Kentucky Wesleyan College |
| Nearest College · City | Owensboro |
| Nearest College · Phone | 2,709,263,111 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 0.9 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · 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 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | OWENSBORO-DAVIESS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 2,706,840,211 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 2020 FREDERICA STREET, OWENSBORO KY 42301 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 3.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 100.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12