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Peru Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 457 students in Peru, IL, 32% of all K-12 students in Peru, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Peru, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Peru Private Schools (2026)

St. Bede Academy Photo
St. Bede Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
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Map of Peru Catholic School
Peru Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
2003 5th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
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Peru, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
457
Students
-10.9% (-56 students) 10-yr
$13,600
Avg. Tuition
+518.2% (+$11,400) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
+60.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-31.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Peru)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
457 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025229166179
2024229162172
2023251171174
2022264178185
2021264174180
2020264168171
2019229174175
2018245171172
2017240177180
2016240175178
2015171168167
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% Students of Color
16%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516%34%34%
202416%34%34%
202312%34%33%
202213%34%33%
202113%34%32%
202013%35%32%
201914%33%31%
201815%33%31%
201710%34%32%
201610%34%32%
201510%35%32%
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0.46
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.460.660.65
20240.460.660.65
20230.400.660.65
20220.530.650.64
20210.530.650.64
20200.530.660.64
20190.390.650.63
20180.400.650.63
20170.330.620.61
20160.330.620.61
20150.360.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20258%5%5%
20248%5%5%
20237%5%5%
20227%4%4%
20217%5%4%
20207%4%4%
20199%4%4%
20189%5%4%
20174%4%4%
20164%3%4%
20154%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%10%9%
20246%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20224%10%8%
20214%10%9%
20204%10%9%
20194%9%8%
20184%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
329 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
72%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202572%51%52%
202472%51%52%
202376%51%52%
202264%53%54%
202164%52%54%
202064%52%54%
201977%53%56%
201876%53%56%
201781%56%58%
201681%56%58%
201579%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
65 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202514%26%26%
202414%26%26%
202312%26%25%
202224%25%25%
202124%25%25%
202024%25%24%
20199%25%24%
201810%24%23%
201711%22%22%
201611%23%22%
201513%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202564%53%55%
202464%52%54%
202364%50%54%
202264%51%54%
202164%50%54%
202064%50%54%
201964%50%53%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025181615
2024181715
2023181715
2022181715
2021171715
2020171715
2019171715
2018181715
2017181715
2016181715
2015181715
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202571113
20247912
20237911
20227911
20217911
20207911
20196811
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Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1259

SAT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025124012581233
2024124012601230
2023124012451228
2022124012421229
2021135512521229
2020135512461226
2019135512391226
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025282526
2024282526
2023282526
2022282526
2021242526
2020242525
2019242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,600
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$13,600$12,671$15,012
2024$13,600$9,594$13,254
2023$13,600$8,924$12,626
2022$13,600$8,609$12,187
2021$13,600$8,334$11,800
2020$13,600$8,312$11,512
2019$13,600$8,068$11,293
2018$2,200$7,898$11,017
2017$2,200$7,863$10,708
2016$2,200$7,289$10,356
2015$2,200$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202535%34%34%
202435%33%34%
202335%33%34%
202235%32%33%
202135%31%33%
202035%32%32%
201935%31%31%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$4,422

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$2,500$3,868$7,073
2024$2,500$3,415$6,930
2023$2,500$2,426$6,469
2022$2,500$2,492$6,289
2021$2,500$2,514$6,055
2020$2,500$2,509$5,921
2019$2,500$2,541$5,795
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeru, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202593%84%81%
202493%90%85%
202393%91%85%
202293%91%85%
202193%91%85%
202093%91%85%
201993%90%85%
2018100%90%85%
2017100%90%85%
2016100%92%85%
2015100%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Peru, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Peru, IL is St. Bede Academy.
How many private schools are located in Peru?
2 private schools are located in Peru.
What percentage of students in Peru go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Peru are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Peru?
100% of private schools in Peru are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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