For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 814 students in Peru, IN.
The top-ranked public high school in Peru, IN is Peru Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Peru have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Peru, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peru Jr/sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Peru, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peru Jr/sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Broadway
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Gr: 7-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Peru, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
425 W Main St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Gr: K-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
19 Park Dr
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Gr: PK-K | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Peru, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Peru, IN include Peru Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Peru?
1 public high schools are located in Peru.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru?
Peru public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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