For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 618 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 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Petersburg, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Porta Central
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Owen Ave
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Gr: 3-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Petersburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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?
2 public elementary schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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