Public schools in Saint Louis, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Saint Louis, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
896
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Saint Louis public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Saint Louis, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 896 students, an average of 149 per school. The largest campus is St Louis High School (244 students), and the largest elementary school is Eugene M Nikkari Elementary (215).
St. Louis Public Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 68% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Saint Louis
Elementary schools in Saint Louis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center St. Louis Public Schools | PK–02 | 206 | 15.8:1 | |
| Eugene M Nikkari Elementary St. Louis Public Schools | 03–05 | 215 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Saint Louis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Nurnberger Middle School St. Louis Public Schools | 06–08 | 217 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Saint Louis
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan Correctional Facility Michigan Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 09–12 | 1 | — | |
| St Louis Correctional Facility Michigan Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 09–12 | 13 | — | |
| St Louis High School St. Louis Public Schools | 09–12 | 244 | 15.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Saint Louis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (896 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saint Louis
How many public schools are in Saint Louis, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Saint Louis: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 896 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saint Louis?
Schools with an address in Saint Louis belong to 2 education agencies, led by St. Louis Public Schools (4 schools), Michigan Department of Corrections (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Saint Louis?
St Louis High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saint Louis, with 244 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Saint Louis?
No school with an address in Saint Louis is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Saint Louis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saint Louis public schools is 15.5:1, lower than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Saint Louis guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities