For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 587 students in Peru, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Peru, IL is Northview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Peru have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Peru, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Gr: PK-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Peru, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1325 Park Rd
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Gr: 2-4 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Peru, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Peru, IL include Northview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Peru?
1 public preschools are located in Peru.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru?
Peru public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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