Miami County Courthouse · Public domainPeru’s public schools score below 52% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Peru, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Peru’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 402 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Peru’s, its schools beat 39%, lower than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana (the state reports Peru’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,040 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Blair Pointe Upper Elementary, then Peru Jr/Sr High School. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Peru’s grade
B−: better than 48% of Indiana school districts, #395 of 592 Indiana towns. Both inputs trail the Indiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Peru, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Peru
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Grades PK–2 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Peru
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Grades PK–2 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Peru
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Grades PK–2 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Peru
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Grades PK–2 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Peru
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
Grades 3–6 · 574 students · 19:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Peru
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
Grades 3–6 · 574 students · 19:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Peru
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
Grades 3–6 · 574 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Peru’s public schools are run by Peru Community Schools, which also serves Erie and Peru. Parts of Peru (9% of its land) are served by Maconaquah School Corporation instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Peru vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Peru’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | B− | Peru |
| Peru Township | — | Peru |
| Washington | C | Maconaquah School Corporation |
| Pipe Creek | C | Maconaquah School Corporation |
Every school in Peru
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Peru’s schools
Are Peru’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Peru children attend score below 52% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #395 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 39%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Peru in?
Peru Community Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,830 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Peru are served by Maconaquah School Corporation.
What is Peru’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Peru Community Schools graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Peru spend per student?
$13,040 in Peru Community Schools (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Peru families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Peru → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.