Peru: Schools & Education
7 public schools serve Peru. Northview Elem School is the largest at 575 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 943 students.
- ~1,396 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,396 residents per school. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE, LaSalle Putnam Alliance, Peru ESD 124 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 943 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 87 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.80 |
| Schools Count | 7 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Sterling |
| Nearest College · Phone | (815) 625-0247 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 17.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Peru Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1409 Eleventh Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (815) 223-0229 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 61354 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3004 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12