For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,494 students in 46970, IN (there are , serving 35 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 46970, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 46970, IN are Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School, Peru Jr/sr High School and Peru Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46970 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46970, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46970, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Blair Pike
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Grades: 3-6
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Peru Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Broadway
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Grades: 7-12
| 852 students
Rank: #33.
Peru Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 E Daniel St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3084
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 N Wayne St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Grades: PK-2
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
3036 W 400 S
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3121
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3121
Grades: PK-1
| 335 students
46970, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
425 W Main St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Grades: K-4
| 121 students
19 Park Dr
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46970, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46970, IN include Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School, Peru Jr/sr High School and Peru Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 46970?
5 public schools are located in 46970.
What percentage of students in 46970 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 46970 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46970?
46970 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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