For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 945 students in 61354, IL (there are , serving 457 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 61354, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61354, IL are Northview Elementary School, Parkside Middle School and Circuit Breaker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61354 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61354, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61354, IL Public Schools (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%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Circuit Breaker School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2233 6th St Ste 1
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-0740
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-0740
Rank: n/an/a
La Salle-peru Area Career Center
Vocational School
200 9th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-2454
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-2454
Gr: 11-12
61354, Illinois Public Schools (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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61354, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61354, IL include Northview Elementary School, Parkside Middle School and Circuit Breaker School.
How many public schools are located in 61354?
6 public schools are located in 61354.
What percentage of students in 61354 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 61354 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61354?
61354 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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