Piper City: Schools & Education
Education in Piper City: 1 public school. Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary is the largest at 145 students (grades 4-8). Total enrollment: 145 students.
- ~703 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 703 residents per school. 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Tri Point CUSD 6-J |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 145 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 13 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.20 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Kankakee Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 29.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Kankakee Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Kankakee |
| Nearest College · Phone | (815) 802-8100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 29.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Piper City Public Library District |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 39 West Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (815) 686-9234 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60959 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1450 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 8.2% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12