St. Paris: Schools & Education
Education in St. Paris: 9 public schools. Urbana Elementary School is the largest at 871 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 5,206 students.
- ~187 residents per school (vs Ohio ~453).
K-12 Schools
12 K-12 schools serving the area — about 187 residents per school. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (12)
| School Districts · Districts | Urbana City, Mechanicsburg Exempted Village, Triad Local |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 3904494, 3904548, 3904620 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,541 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 190 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,542 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 43.5% |
| 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 | Rosedale Bible College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 9.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Rosedale Bible College |
| Nearest College · City | Irwin |
| Nearest College · Phone | 7,408,571,311 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.7 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 | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Paris Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 127 E. Main St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 9,376,634,349 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 43,072 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2678 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 12.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12