For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,323 students in Peru, IN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Peru, IN is Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Peru have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Peru, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Blair Pike
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Grades: 3-6
| 557 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 N Wayne St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Grades: PK-2
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
3036 W 400 S
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3121
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3121
Grades: PK-1
| 335 students
Peru, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
425 W Main St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Grades: K-4
| 121 students
19 Park Dr
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Peru, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peru, IN include Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Peru?
3 public elementary schools are located in Peru.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru?
Peru public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Peru are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Peru include: Pipe Creek Elementary School vs. Elmwood Primary Learning Center, Pipe Creek Elementary School vs. Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School, Elmwood Primary Learning Center vs. Pipe Creek Elementary School
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