La Salle Peru Christian School in La Salle, IL, offers co–ed education for grades PK–8 in a town setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 15 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 and employs 2 teachers.
It maintains a Baptist religious affiliation and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International.
La Salle Peru Christian School serves a small student body providing elementary and middle school programs in the Illinois town community.
Nearby private schools include Trinity Catholic Academy and Lighted Way Association, both located within 4 miles offering PK–8 and PK–12 education respectively.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Salle Peru Christian School?
The application deadline for La Salle Peru Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to La Salle Peru Christian School is Lighted Way Association (3.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighted Way Association
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Tuition listed
St. Bede Academy ![St. Bede Academy Photo]( "St. Bede Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Elementary School
(Catholic)
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Peru Catholic School
(Catholic)
2003 5th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighted Way Association
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
St. Bede Academy ![St. Bede Academy Photo]( "St. Bede Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Columba School
(Catholic)
122 West Washington Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0700
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0700
10.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 165 students
Marquette Academy
(Catholic)
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Tuition listed
315 E North St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
26.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighted Way Association
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Tuition listed
Holy Family Elementary School
(Catholic)
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Peru Catholic School
(Catholic)
2003 5th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Columba School
(Catholic)
122 West Washington Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0700
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0700
10.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 165 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighted Way Association
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Tuition listed
Holy Family Elementary School
(Catholic)
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Peru Catholic School
(Catholic)
2003 5th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marquette Academy
(Catholic)
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Tuition listed
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Bottom 50%10
1023 College St
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2829
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2829
9104.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
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Malden Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
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Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
9104.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
9105.5 miles
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(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
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Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
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