For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,611 students in 23805, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 72 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 23805, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23805, VA are Petersburg High School, Walnut Hill Elementary School and Vernon Johns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23805 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23805, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23805, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Boulevard
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7005
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7005
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Vernon Johns Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 901 students
Rank: n/an/a
Petersburg Regional Alternative
Alternative School
455 Old Wagner Rd., Keys Acade
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 863-2191
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 863-2191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23805, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 8-9
| 570 students
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23805, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23805, VA include Petersburg High School, Walnut Hill Elementary School and Vernon Johns Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23805?
4 public schools are located in 23805.
What percentage of students in 23805 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 23805 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23805?
23805 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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