Best High Schools in Peru, IL

Peru, IL has 8 high schools with 2,348 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Peru score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Peru meet expectations.

1. Putnam County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students

2. La Salle-peru Twp High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students

3. Mendota Twp High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mendota Twp Hsd 280 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students

4. Hall High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hall Hsd 502 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students

Best Middle Schools in Peru, IL

Peru, IL has 7 middle schools with 1,952 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Peru score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Peru meet expectations.

1. Parkside Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Peru Esd 124 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students

2. Northbrook School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students

3. Putnam County Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students

4. Washington Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oglesby Esd 125 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 134 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Peru, IL

Peru, IL has 6 elementary schools with 2,151 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Peru score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Peru don't meet expectations.

1. Dalzell Grade School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dalzell Sd 98 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 62 Students

2. Northview Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Peru Esd 124 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students

3. Tonica Grade School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tonica Ccsd 79 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 110 Students

4. John F Kennedy Elem School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spring Valley Ccsd 99 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 608 Students

5. Northwest Elem School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

La Salle Esd 122 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students

6. Lincoln Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oglesby Esd 125 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students

7. Putnam Co Primary Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students

8. Peru Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Peru Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 161 Students

9. Blackstone Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 222 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Peru, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Peru, IL has a total population of 10,097 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Peru, IL

6,451

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Peru, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.18 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peru, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Peru, IL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,195 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Peru, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Peru, IL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Lasalle, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dalzell, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Spring Valley, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oglesby, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Tomahawk Bluff, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cedar Point, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ladd, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Utica, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Standard, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Granville, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations