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1 schools in Peru

Maine · Public K-12

Peru's public schools, 1 in all, serve about 324 K-12 students inside Maine, averaging 324 per campus.

7-year change in Peru

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
324
-51 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 97%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Dirigo Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05324

About Peru

Public education in Peru, Maine runs across 1 schools that teaches roughly 324 students. By footprint, Peru sits in the thinly populated bracket.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 324, above the state mean of about 293.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Peru has decreased 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 375 students to 324. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 97% to 91%.

On this page, the community for Peru discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Peru, Maine?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Peru, with a combined enrollment of about 324.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Peru?
Peru has 1 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Peru?
Dirigo Elementary School is the largest public school in Peru by enrollment, with approximately 324 students.
What school districts serve Peru?
Peru public schools are operated by RSU 56.
What grade levels do public schools in Peru cover?
Public schools in Peru serve students from pre-K through grade 5.