For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 966 students in Peru, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 502 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Peru, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Peru, IL are Lmp Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep and Northview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Peru have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peru, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lmp Roe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2233 6th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lmp Roe Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2233 6th St Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
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 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Parkside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
S.o.a.r
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2233 6th St Ste 1
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-0740
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-0740
Rank: n/an/a
La Salle-peru Area Career Center
Vocational School
200 9th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-2454
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-2454
Gr: 11-12
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
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Peru, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Peru, IL include Lmp Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep and Northview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Peru?
8 public schools are located in Peru.
What percentage of students in Peru go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Peru are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peru?
Peru public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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