Best High Schools in Petersburg, MN

High schools
2
Students
564
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
58%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jackson County Central Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students

2. Martin County West Senior High

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Petersburg, MN

Middle schools
2
Students
336
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Martin County West Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 95 Students

2. Jackson County Central Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg, MN

Elementary schools
4
Students
857
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Riverside Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 370 Students

2. Pleasantview Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students

3. Trimont Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 185 Students

4. Sherburn Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Martin County West School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 146 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Petersburg, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Petersburg, MN has a total population of 317 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Petersburg, MN

1,757

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Petersburg, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

9.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.07 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersburg, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersburg, MN.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

215 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Petersburg, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Petersburg, MN

How many schools are in Petersburg, MN?

Petersburg, MN has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,757 students in total.

How do schools in Petersburg perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Petersburg score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Petersburg don't meet 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, MN

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  • Projected: 66%
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  • Projected: 60%
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  • Projected: 62%
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  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations