St. Marys: Schools & Education
There are 20 public schools in St. Marys. Manhattan High School West/East Campus is the largest at 1,954 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 10,426 students.
- ~116 residents per school (vs Kansas ~501).
K-12 Schools
24 K-12 schools serving the area — about 116 residents per school. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (24)
| School Districts · Districts | Wamego, Rock Creek, Manhattan-Ogden |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2000003, 2000004, 2009180 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 9,143 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 664 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,204 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 35.0% |
| 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 · Nearest | Kansas State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Kansas State University |
| Nearest College · City | Manhattan |
| Nearest College · Phone | 7,855,326,011 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.7 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 | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 306 N. 5Th Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 7,854,372,778 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 66,536 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2574 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12