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Petersburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 289 students in Petersburg, VA, 4% of all K-12 students in Petersburg, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
40% of private schools in Petersburg, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Petersburg Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
123 Franklin Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
(5)
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Map of Blandford Manor Education Center
Blandford Manor Education Center
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
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Map of Brec Academy
Brec Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students
Special Education School
455 Old Wagner Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-2180
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Map of Olivet Christian Academy
Olivet Christian Academy
Gr: K-4 | 42 students
Baptist
800 Augusta Ave
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-4241
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Map of Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students
Special Education School
350 Poplar Dr
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-6874
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Petersburg, VA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
289
Students
$7,450
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
66%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Petersburg)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
289 Students
152,580 Students
% Students of Color
66%
31%
0.73
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
5%
# Black Students
86 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
29%
8%
# White Students
69 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
23%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
103 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
35%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,450
$15,964
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Petersburg, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Petersburg, VA is St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Petersburg?
5 private schools are located in Petersburg.
How diverse are private schools in Petersburg?
Petersburg private schools are approximately 66% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Petersburg go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Petersburg are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Petersburg?
40% of private schools in Petersburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Petersburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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