St. Albans: Schools & Education
St. Albans schools: 8 public schools. Saint Albans High School is the largest at 993 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,960 students.
- ~1,315 residents per school (vs West Virginia ~411).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,315 residents per school. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,960 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 172 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.20 |
| Schools Count | 8 |
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 | West Virginia State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | West Virginia State University |
| Nearest College · City | Institute |
| Nearest College · Phone | 3,047,663,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.1 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.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Albans |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 602 4Th St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 3,047,224,244 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 25,177 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2600 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12