Public schools in Peru, IL
9 open public schools with an address in Peru, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
966
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
6.4:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Peru public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Peru, IL: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 966 students, an average of 138 per school. The largest campus is Northview Elem School (594 students).
La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE operates the most schools here (5), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 6.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Peru
Elementary schools in Peru
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Elem School Peru ESD 124 | PK–04 | 594 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Peru
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Middle School Peru ESD 124 | 05–08 | 372 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in Peru
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle-Peru Area Career Ctr La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | — | |
| Lmp Roe La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Lmp Roe Alop La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Lmp Roe Taoep La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Peru
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE 35 Academy La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE · Alternative School | 04–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| S.O.A.R LaSalle Putnam Alliance · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| S.o.a.r-Int LaSalle Putnam Alliance · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.1%
- Hispanic22.3%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 2 Peru schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (966 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Peru
How many public schools are in Peru, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Peru: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 966 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Peru?
Schools with an address in Peru belong to 3 education agencies, led by La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE (5 schools), LaSalle Putnam Alliance (2 schools), Peru ESD 124 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Peru?
La Salle-Peru Area Career Ctr reported the largest high-school enrollment in Peru, with 0 students in 2024–25 (grades 11–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Peru?
No school with an address in Peru is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Peru schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Peru public schools is 6.4:1, lower than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Peru guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities