For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 355 students in Peru, ME.
The top ranked public school in Peru, ME is Dirigo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Peru have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peru, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dirigo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Auburn Road
Peru, ME 04290
(207) 562-4207
Peru, ME 04290
(207) 562-4207
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Peru, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30 Main Street
Peru, ME 04290
(207) 562-7223
Peru, ME 04290
(207) 562-7223
Gr: K-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Peru, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Peru, ME include Dirigo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Peru?
1 public schools are located in Peru.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru?
Peru public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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