Buchanan County Public Schools
Buchanan County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
34
public schools
Total Enrollment
11,954
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Buchanan County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Missouri; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Buchanan County has 3 district entries. ST. JOSEPH is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 25 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. ST JOSEPH has the most listed schools, with 26 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
34
in Buchanan County
Reported Enrollment
11,954
34 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Buchanan County
ST. JOSEPH
MID-BUCHANAN CO. R-V
BUCHANAN CO. R-IV
34 Public Schools in Buchanan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 34 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL HIGH | Profile | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64501City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,728 |
| OAK GROVE ELEM | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | St. Joseph, 64505Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 842 |
| LAFAYETTE HIGH | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64505City: Small | 9–12 | High | 717 |
| BENTON HIGH | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64504City: Small | 9–12 | High | 676 |
| CARDEN PARK ELEM | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | St. Joseph, 64501City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 577 |
| BODE MIDDLE | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64506City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 486 |
| LINDBERGH ELEM. | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64505City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 484 |
| TRUMAN MIDDLE | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64507City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 482 |
| SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64503City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 474 |
| MID-BUCHANAN ELEM. | Listed only | MID-BUCHANAN CO. R-V | FAUCETT, 64448Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 471 |
| HOSEA ELEM. | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64504City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 438 |
| MID-BUCHANAN SR. HIGH | Listed only | MID-BUCHANAN CO. R-V | FAUCETT, 64448Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 394 |
| ROBIDOUX MIDDLE | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64505Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 390 |
| PARKWAY ELEM. | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64507City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 379 |
| HYDE ELEM. | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64504City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 377 |
| SKAITH ELEM. | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64503City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 367 |
| ELLISON ELEM. | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64507Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 364 |
| COLEMAN ELEM. | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64506City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 349 |
| MARK TWAIN ELEM. | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64507City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 315 |
| PICKETT ELEM. | Listed only | ST. JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, 64503City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 290 |
CENTRAL HIGH
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64501 / City: Small
OAK GROVE ELEM
ST. JOSEPH
St. Joseph, 64505 / Rural: Fringe
LAFAYETTE HIGH
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64505 / City: Small
BENTON HIGH
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64504 / City: Small
CARDEN PARK ELEM
ST. JOSEPH
St. Joseph, 64501 / City: Small
BODE MIDDLE
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64506 / City: Small
LINDBERGH ELEM.
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64505 / City: Small
TRUMAN MIDDLE
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64507 / City: Small
SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64503 / City: Small
MID-BUCHANAN ELEM.
MID-BUCHANAN CO. R-V
FAUCETT, 64448 / Rural: Fringe
HOSEA ELEM.
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64504 / City: Small
MID-BUCHANAN SR. HIGH
MID-BUCHANAN CO. R-V
FAUCETT, 64448 / Rural: Fringe
ROBIDOUX MIDDLE
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64505 / Rural: Fringe
PARKWAY ELEM.
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64507 / City: Small
HYDE ELEM.
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64504 / City: Small
SKAITH ELEM.
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64503 / City: Small
ELLISON ELEM.
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64507 / Rural: Fringe
COLEMAN ELEM.
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64506 / City: Small
MARK TWAIN ELEM.
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64507 / City: Small
PICKETT ELEM.
ST. JOSEPH
ST JOSEPH, 64503 / City: Small
Buchanan County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Buchanan County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Missouri. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Buchanan County public school directory?
The directory lists 34 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Buchanan County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Buchanan County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Buchanan County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Buchanan County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Buchanan County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.