Total enrollment
1,293
-160 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Petersburg
Indiana · Public K-12
Petersburg sits inside Indiana with 3 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 1,293, and a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Petersburg
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 460 |
| Pike Central High School | High | 09-12 | 450 |
| Pike Central Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 383 |
About Petersburg
Petersburg, Indiana is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,293 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Petersburg is around 431 students, 21% below the Indiana average of about 549.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Petersburg has declined 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,453 students to 1,293.
On this page, the community for Petersburg discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.