St. Meinrad: Schools & Education
St. Meinrad is served by 6 public schools. South Spencer High School is the largest at 357 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,613 students.
- ~108 residents per school (vs Indiana ~947).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 108 residents per school. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | North Spencer County Sch Corp, South Spencer County Sch Corp |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1808010, 1810560 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,613 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 110 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 797 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 49.4% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Brescia University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Owensboro |
| Nearest College · Phone | 2,706,853,131 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
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 | CHRISNEY BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 8,123,628,471 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 228 E NORTH ST, CHRISNEY IN 47611 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 32.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12