Best Schools in Petersburg City, VA
Petersburg City, VA has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,292 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Petersburg City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Petersburg City, VA
The top high schools in Petersburg City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Matoaca High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
2. Petersburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petersburg City, VA
The top middle schools in Petersburg City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Matoaca Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students
2. Vernon Johns Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg City, VA
The top elementary schools in Petersburg City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ettrick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
2. Walnut Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
3. Cool Spring Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
4. Lakemont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
5. Pleasants Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petersburg City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petersburg City, VA has a total population of 33,458 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petersburg City, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Petersburg City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersburg City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersburg City, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Petersburg City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Petersburg City, VA
How many schools are in Petersburg City, VA?
Petersburg City, VA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,292 students in total.
How do schools in Petersburg City perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Petersburg City score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Petersburg City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Petersburg City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 49%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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