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Petersburg City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 289 students in Petersburg City, VA (there are 13 public schools, serving 6,420 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
40% of private schools in Petersburg City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Petersburg City 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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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
289 Students
152,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
66%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,450
$15,964

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.65
# 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
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
35%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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