For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 587 students in 61354, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 61354, IL is Northview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 61354 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61354, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61354, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Gr: PK-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
61354, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1325 Park Rd
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Gr: 2-4 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 61354, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61354, IL include Northview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61354?
1 public preschools are located in 61354.
What is the racial composition of students in 61354?
61354 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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