Peru Catholic School
Peru Catholic School provides a community of faith and love in which to guide our students in their spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.
Peru Catholic is dedicated to meeting the needs of each of our students, preparing them for their life, Christian service, and eternal redemption.
We, the faculty and staff of Peru Catholic School, take part in the educational ministry of the Church as we relate all teaching and learning to the Good News of Jesus.
Peru Catholic School is registered with the State of Illinois and meets the curricular educational requirements as set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Students consistently perform above average on the standardized achievement tests.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 239 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,200
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Peru Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 239 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Dress code in handbook on website) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $2,200 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% National avg.: 85% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Peru Catholic School is St. Bede Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Catholic Academy (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peru Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
1.3 miles
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140 1.3 9-12
288 - La SalleTrinity Catholic Academy(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 204 students
1.8 miles
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523 1.8 PK-8
204 - La SalleLighted Way Association IncSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK-12 | 41 students
2 miles
941 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345 2 PK-12
41 - OglesbyHoly Family Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 197 students
4.2 miles
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916 4.2 PK-8
197 - La SalleLa Salle Peru Christian School(Baptist)Grades: PK-12 | 65 students
5.2 miles
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037 5.2 PK-12
65
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