For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,242 students in Peru, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peru, NY are Peru Middle School and Peru Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Peru have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Peru, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peru Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 School St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6302
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6302
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Peru Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Peru, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Peru, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peru, NY include Peru Middle School and Peru Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Peru?
2 public elementary schools are located in Peru.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru?
Peru public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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