St. Maries: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in St. Maries. Heyburn Elementary School is the largest at 355 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,310 students.
- ~364 residents per school (vs Idaho ~867).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 364 residents per school. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT, ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1600815, 1603060 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 447 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 40 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 346 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 77.4% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
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 | North Idaho College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 27.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | North Idaho College |
| Nearest College · City | Coeur d'Alene |
| Nearest College · Phone | 2,087,693,300 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 27.5 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. Maries Public |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 822 College Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 2,082,453,732 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 83,861 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1612 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 16.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12