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Peru ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 35 students in Peru, IN, 2% of all K-12 students in Peru, IN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Peru, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Peru ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
181 W Main Street
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-6659
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Peru, Indiana ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Charles Borromeo School
St. Charles Borromeo School
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students
Catholic
80 W 5th Street
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-5669
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Peru, IN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

1
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-50.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
35
Students
-23.9% (-11 students) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
35:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+133.3% (+20.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Peru)
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
772 Schools
# Students
35 Students
122,348 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPeru, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202535169179
202435154172
202335161174
202235196185
202135192180
202031163171
201931170175
201831167172
201723171180
201623169178
201523148167
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% Students of Color
14%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeru, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202514%26%34%
202414%26%34%
202314%24%33%
202214%23%33%
202114%22%32%
202014%22%32%
201914%21%31%
201814%21%31%
201714%23%32%
201614%23%32%
201514%23%32%
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0.33
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearPeru, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.330.590.65
20240.330.580.65
20230.330.580.65
20220.330.560.64
20210.330.570.64
20200.520.550.64
20190.520.530.63
20180.520.530.63
20170.500.500.61
20160.500.500.61
20150.500.490.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
274 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
6 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
17%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPeru, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202517%58%52%
202417%60%52%
202317%60%52%
202217%62%54%
202117%61%54%
202049%63%54%
201949%65%56%
201849%65%56%
201737%67%58%
201637%67%58%
201537%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
28 Students
30,793 Students
% of Others Students
80%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPeru, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202580%24%26%
202480%23%26%
202380%24%25%
202280%22%25%
202180%23%25%
202049%22%24%
201949%22%24%
201849%22%23%
201761%22%22%
201661%22%22%
201561%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
1 Teacher
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeru, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202535:113:111:1
202435:113:111:1
202335:114:111:1
202235:114:111:1
202135:114:111:1
202015:114:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Peru, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Peru, IN is St. Johns Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Peru?
1 private schools are located in Peru.
What percentage of students in Peru go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Peru are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Peru?
100% of private schools in Peru are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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