Petersburg: Schools & Education
There are 11 public schools in Petersburg. Petersburg High is the largest at 1,080 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,256 students.
- ~2,396 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
14 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,396 residents per school. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL
123 FRANKLIN ST
BELIEVE NU ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER
3071 COUNTY DR
Schools (14)
PETERSBURG HIGH
9-12 · 1,080 students · 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg VA 23805 · (804)862-7096
VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE
6-8 · 921 students · 3101 Homestead Drive, Petersburg VA 23805 · (804)862-7020
| School Districts · Districts | Appomattox Regional Governor's, Central State Hospital, PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIV, Petersburg City Public Schools, Southside Virginia Training Ce |
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 11 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,272 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 309 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,272 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.0% |
| Schools Count | 11 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (3)
Virginia State University
5,074 students
Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School
70 students
Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy
46 students
Colleges (2)
Virginia State University
1 Hayden Drive · 8045245000
Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School
102 North Sycamore Street · 8047333337
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER
1974 SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET · CENTER BASED
CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES OF VIRGINIA INC.
3267-B SOUTH CRATER ROAD · RELIGIOUS FACILITY
CROSSLIGHT ASSEMBLY OF GOD
27 SEYLER DRIVE · CENTER BASED
DIVINE KARE LEARNING CENTER
1929 S. SYCAMORE STREET · CENTER BASED
GRACE AND HOPE ACADEMY
235 W. WASHINGTON STREET · RELIGIOUS FACILITY
I'M A GENIUS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
29 MORTON AVENUE · CENTER BASED
PETERSBURG FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
25213 FERNDALE ROAD · CENTER BASED
RESTORING AMERICA'S FAMILIES MINISTRIES
210 SOUTH MARKET STREET · RELIGIOUS FACILITY
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
123 FRANKLIN STREET · CENTER BASED
ST. MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
225 CLAREMONT STREET · RELIGIOUS FACILITY
TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
233 HALIFAX STREET · RELIGIOUS FACILITY
WIZ KIDZ INC.
15 HOLLY HILL DRIVE · CENTER BASED
YMCA - COOL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1450 TALLEY AVENUE · SCHOOL BASED
YMCA - PETERSBURG
120 N. MADISON STREET · SCHOOL BASED
YMCA - WALNUT HILL
300 W. SOUTH BOULEVARD · SCHOOL BASED
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Petersburg Public Library |
| Nearest Library · Address | 201 W. Washington St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 733-2387 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23803 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2860 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
ROHOIC BRANCH LIBRARY
8044586329 · 7301-A BOYDTON PLANK ROAD, Petersburg VA 23803
PETERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
8047332387 · 201 W. WASHINGTON ST., Petersburg VA 23803
PETERSBURG TECH BUS
-3 · 201 W. WASHINGTON ST., Petersburg VA 23803
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 26 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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