For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 945 students in Peru, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peru, IL are Northview Elementary School and Parkside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Peru have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Peru, IL (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: 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
Peru, 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 elementary schools in Peru, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peru, IL include Northview Elementary School and Parkside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Peru?
4 public elementary schools are located in Peru.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru?
Peru public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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