For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,060 students in Petersburg, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, IL are Porta High School and Porta Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Petersburg, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Porta High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 202
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Grades: 7-12
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
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 schools in Petersburg, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, IL include Porta High School and Porta Central.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg, IL?
3 public schools are located in Petersburg, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg, IL?
Petersburg, IL public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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