St. Mary: Schools & Education
There are 9 public schools in St. Mary. Marion County High School is the largest at 665 students (grades 10-12). Total enrollment: 3,252 students.
- ~16 residents per school (vs Kentucky ~392).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 16 residents per school. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | Kentucky Tech System, Marion County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2100289, 2103780 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,252 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 191 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,992 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 61.3% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
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 | Campbellsville University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Campbellsville University |
| Nearest College · City | Campbellsville |
| Nearest College · Phone | 27,078,950,005,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.7 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 | 3 |
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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 | MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 2,706,924,698 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 201 EAST MAIN STREET, LEBANON KY 40033 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.6% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12