For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 945 students in 61354, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 457 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 61354, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61354, IL are Northview Elementary School, Parkside Middle School and Circuit Breaker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61354 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61354, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61354, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northview Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Grades: PK-4
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Circuit Breaker School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2233 6th St Ste 1
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-0740
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-0740
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
La Salle-peru Area Career Center
Vocational School
200 9th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-2454
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-2454
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lmp Roe Alop
Alternative School
2233 6th St Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3557
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3557
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 35 Academy
Alternative School
2233 6th St Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
61354, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lmp Roe (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2233 6th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Lmp Roe Taoep (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2233 6th St Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1325 Park Rd
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Grades: 2-4
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61354, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61354, IL include Northview Elementary School, Parkside Middle School and Circuit Breaker School.
How many public schools are located in 61354?
6 public schools are located in 61354.
What percentage of students in 61354 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 61354 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61354?
61354 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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