Best Schools in Petersburg, IA
Petersburg, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,130 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Petersburg exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Petersburg, IA
The top high schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Dubuque High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
2. Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
3. Edgewood-colesburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 207 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petersburg, IA
The top middle schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maquoketa Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
2. Drexler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg, IA
The top elementary schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delhi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 148 Students
2. Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
3. Dyersville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
4. Johnston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 109 Students
5. Earlville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 98 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petersburg, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petersburg, IA has a total population of 388 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petersburg, IA
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, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersburg, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersburg, IA.
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, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Petersburg, IA
How many schools are in Petersburg, IA?
Petersburg, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,130 students in total.
How do schools in Petersburg perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Petersburg score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Petersburg exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Petersburg?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Petersburg, IA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations