For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 430 students in Petersburg, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Petersburg, IL is Porta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Petersburg, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Porta High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Grades: 7-12
| 430 students
Petersburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Grades: 7-8
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Petersburg, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Petersburg, IL include Porta High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Petersburg?
1 public middle schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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