For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 315 students in Petersburg, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Petersburg, MI is Summerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, MI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Petersburg, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 E Elm St
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1013
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1013
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Petersburg, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17555 Ida West Rd
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1012
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1012
Gr: 7-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg, MI include Summerfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Petersburg?
1 public elementary schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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