Petersburg city Public Schools
Petersburg city, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
9
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,272
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Petersburg city public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Petersburg city has 3 district entries. Petersburg City Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.
The current county file lists schools under Petersburg. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Petersburg city
Reported Enrollment
4,272
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Petersburg city
Petersburg City Public Schools
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE
9 Public Schools in Petersburg city
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETERSBURG HIGH | Profile | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23805Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,080 |
| VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE | Listed only | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23805Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 921 |
| Pleasants Lane Elementary | Listed only | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 540 |
| Cool Spring Elementary | Listed only | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 530 |
| Walnut Hill Elementary | Listed only | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23805Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 515 |
| Lakemont Elementary | Listed only | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 349 |
| Westview Early Childhood Education Center | Listed only | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | PK | Other | 337 |
| Appomattox Regional Governor's School | Listed only | Appomattox Regional Governor's School | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | — | Other | — |
| PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE | Listed only | PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE | Petersburg, 23805Suburb: Large | — | Alternative | — |
PETERSBURG HIGH
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23805 / Rural: Fringe
VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23805 / Rural: Fringe
Pleasants Lane Elementary
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
Cool Spring Elementary
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
Walnut Hill Elementary
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23805 / Suburb: Large
Lakemont Elementary
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE
Petersburg, 23805 / Suburb: Large
Petersburg city school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Petersburg city school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Petersburg city public school directory?
The directory lists 9 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Petersburg city?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Petersburg city list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Petersburg city schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Petersburg city?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.