Total enrollment
966
-32 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Peru
Illinois · Public K-12
For a city in Illinois, Peru carries 8 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 966 students and an average school size near 121.
7-year change in Peru
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-2 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 75%
% Hispanic
22%
was 15%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle-Peru Area Career Ctr | High | 11-12 | 0 |
| LMP ROE | High | 06-12 | 0 |
| LMP ROE ALOP | High | 06-12 | 0 |
| LMP ROE TAOEP | High | 06-12 | 0 |
| Northview Elem School | Elementary | PK-04 | 594 |
| Parkside Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 372 |
| ROE 35 Academy | Combined | 04-12 | 0 |
| S.O.A.R | Elementary | M-M | · |
About Peru
Peru, Illinois is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 966 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Peru average about 121 students each, 75% lower than the Illinois norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 966 students, declined 3% from the 998 reported in SY 2017-18. Peru now counts 2 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 75% to 66% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Peru discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.