For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 832 students in Peru, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Peru, NY is Peru Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Peru have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Peru, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peru Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Peru, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Peru, NY include Peru Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Peru?
1 public preschools are located in Peru.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru?
Peru public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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