St. Marys: Schools & Education
St. Marys is served by 1 public school. St. Marys High School is the largest at 324 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 558 students.
- ~725 residents per school (vs West Virginia ~411).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 725 residents per school. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 234 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 17 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.80 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
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 | Washington State Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Washington State Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Marietta |
| Nearest College · Phone | 7,403,748,716 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.6 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 (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Pleasants County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 101 Lafayette St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 3,046,847,494 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 26,170 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2392 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12