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Peru Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 175 students in Peru, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private preschools in Peru, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Preschools in Peru, IL (2026-27)

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

1
Private Schools
175
Students
$2,200
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Peru)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,244 Schools
# Students
175 Students
181,201 Students
% Students of Color
11%
33%
0.52
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,011 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
110 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
63%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
51 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
29%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,200
$8,969
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Peru, IL?
1 private preschools are located in Peru, IL.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Peru?
100% of private preschools in Peru are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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