For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,331 students in Petersburg, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Petersburg, IN are Petersburg Elementary School, Pike Central High School and Pike Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Petersburg, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E Alford St
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Pike Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Pike Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1814 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Petersburg, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Petersburg, IN include Petersburg Elementary School, Pike Central High School and Pike Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg?
3 public schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Petersburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Petersburg include: Pike Central High School vs. Pike Central Middle School, Pike Central Middle School vs. Pike Central High School
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