For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 490 students in the neighborhood of South Chesterfield, Petersburg, VA.
The top-ranked public school in South Chesterfield is Ettrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Chesterfield, Petersburg, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Chesterfield, Petersburg, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ettrick Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20910 Chesterfield Ave.
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 520-6005
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 520-6005
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Chesterfield, Petersburg, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Chesterfield, Petersburg, VA include Ettrick Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Chesterfield, Petersburg?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Chesterfield, Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Chesterfield, Petersburg?
the neighborhood of South Chesterfield, Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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