For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,331 students in Petersburg, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, IN are Petersburg Elementary School, Pike Central High School and Pike Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Petersburg, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E Alford St
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Pike Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Pike Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1814 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Petersburg, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, IN include Petersburg Elementary School, Pike Central High School and Pike Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg?
3 public schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Petersburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Petersburg include: Pike Central High School vs. Pike Central Middle School, Pike Central Middle School vs. Pike Central High School
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