| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 4,272 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Petersburg city compares
It enrolls 4,272 students across 7 schools. Its rating of 1/10 is below the Virginia average of 5.7/10.
School Districts in Petersburg city, Virginia
Petersburg city has 1 public school district covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Petersburg city is Petersburg City Public Schools (1/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SOL 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Petersburg city, VA?
1 school district serves zip codes in Petersburg city, VA. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Petersburg city, VA?
Of the districts serving Petersburg city, Petersburg City Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 1/10. That places it in the 2nd percentile among Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Virginia only, never across state lines.