For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 411 students in Petersburg, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Petersburg, IL is Porta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Petersburg, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Porta High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Petersburg, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Porta High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 high schools in Petersburg, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Petersburg, IL include Porta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Petersburg?
1 public high schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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