Petersburg City Public Schools, Virginia

Petersburg City Public Schools is a unified school district in Petersburg city, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 33,537 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
33,537
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Petersburg city
Land area
22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²)
Median household income
$50,698 ± $2,886
Median home value
$189,000 ± $18,119
Water area
0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5102910
Coordinates (central point)
37.204730, -77.392368

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Petersburg City Public Schools, largest first

  1. Petersburg (city)33,537 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Colonial Heights City Public Schools3.9 mi north
  2. Prince George County Public Schools9.5 mi east
  3. Chesterfield County Public Schools16 mi northwest
  4. Dinwiddie County Public Schools16 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Petersburg City Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Petersburg City Public Schools before you rely on it.

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