Best Petersburg Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,233 students in Petersburg, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Petersburg, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, WV are Petersburg Elementary School and Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Petersburg, WV (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Rig St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Viking Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Gr: 7-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
South Branch Vocational School
Vocational School
401 Pierpont St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Gr: 7-12
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Petersburg, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 33 Box 1060
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Gr: 1-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Petersburg, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, WV include Petersburg Elementary School and Petersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg?
3 public schools are located in Petersburg.
What percentage of students in Petersburg go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Petersburg are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).

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