For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 632 students in Petersburg, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Petersburg, IL is Porta Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Petersburg, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Porta Central
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Owen Ave
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Grades: 3-6
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Grades: PK-2
| 364 students
Petersburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Grades: 7-8
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg, IL include Porta Central.
How many public elementary schools are located in Petersburg, IL?
2 public elementary schools are located in Petersburg, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg, IL?
Petersburg, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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