Top 5 Best Peru Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 940 students in Peru, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 502 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Peru, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Peru, IL are Lmp Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep and Northview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Peru have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Peru, IL Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lmp Roe
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2233 6th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lmp Roe Taoep
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2233 6th St Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Northview Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Grades: PK-4
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Circuit Breaker School
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2233 6th St Ste 1
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-0740
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
La Salle-peru Area Career Center
Vocational School
200 9th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-2454
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lmp Roe Alop
Alternative School
2233 6th St Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3557
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Peru, Illinois

Peru, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1325 Park Rd
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Grades: 2-4
| 273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Peru, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Peru, IL include Lmp Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep and Northview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Peru, IL?
7 public schools are located in Peru, IL.
What percentage of students in Peru, IL go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Peru, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peru, IL?
Peru, IL public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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