Best Schools in Peru, IL
Peru, IL has a total of 22 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 6,451 students attend Peru, IL schools. On average, schools in Peru score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Peru meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
2. La Salle-peru Twp High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
3. Mendota Twp High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mendota Twp Hsd 280 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
4. Hall High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peru Esd 124 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students
2. Northbrook School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students
3. Putnam County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
4. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalzell Sd 98 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 62 Students
2. Northview Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Peru Esd 124 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students
3. Tonica Grade School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tonica Ccsd 79 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 110 Students
4. John F Kennedy Elem School
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Spring Valley Ccsd 99 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 608 Students
5. Northwest Elem School
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La Salle Esd 122 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
6. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oglesby Esd 125 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
7. Putnam Co Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students
8. Peru Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peru Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 161 Students
9. Blackstone Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
19.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Peru, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Peru, IL
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- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 26%
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- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations