Best Schools in Petersburg, NE
Petersburg, NE has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,511 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, 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, NE
The top high schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newman Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Elgin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Elkhorn Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
4. Boone Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 198 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petersburg, NE
The top middle schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boone Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Central Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 167 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg, NE
The top elementary schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newman Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
2. Elkhorn Valley Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students
3. Boone Central Elem-albion
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 284 Students
4. Elgin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petersburg, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petersburg, NE has a total population of 504 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petersburg, NE
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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
61.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
58.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersburg, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersburg, NE.
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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Petersburg, NE
How many schools are in Petersburg, NE?
Petersburg, NE has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,511 students in total.
How do schools in Petersburg perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Petersburg score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, 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.
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