For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 560 students in Petersburg, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Petersburg, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, MI are Summerfield Juniorsenior High School and Summerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Petersburg, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summerfield Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17555 Ida West Rd
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1012
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1012
Grades: 7-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
232 E Elm St
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1013
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1013
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Petersburg, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17555 Ida West Rd
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1012
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1012
Grades: 7-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Petersburg, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, MI include Summerfield Juniorsenior High School and Summerfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg?
2 public schools are located in Petersburg.
What percentage of students in Petersburg go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Petersburg are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.