St. Marys: Schools & Education
St. Marys schools: 14 public schools. Wapakoneta High School is the largest at 874 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 11,120 students.
- ~346 residents per school (vs Ohio ~453).
K-12 Schools
24 K-12 schools serving the area — about 346 residents per school. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (24)
| School Districts · Districts | Wapakoneta City, Wapakoneta City, Minster Local, New Bremen Local, New Knoxville Local |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 3900490, 3904498, 3904594, 3904595, 3904596 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 14 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,674 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 296 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 19.20 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,400 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 24.7% |
| Schools Count | 14 |
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 | Apollo Career Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Apollo Career Center |
| Nearest College · City | Lima |
| Nearest College · Phone | 4,199,983,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.1 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 | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Marys Community Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 140 S. Chestnut St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 4,193,947,471 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 45,885 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2444 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12