For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,494 students in 46970, IN (there are , serving 35 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 46970, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 46970, IN are Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School, Peru Jr/sr High School and Peru Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 46970 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46970, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46970, IN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Blair Pike
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Gr: 3-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Peru Jr/sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Broadway
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Gr: 7-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Peru Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 E Daniel St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3084
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3084
Gr: 7-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
515 N Wayne St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
3036 W 400 S
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3121
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3121
Gr: PK-1 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
46970, Indiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
425 W Main St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Gr: K-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
19 Park Dr
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Gr: PK-K | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46970, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46970, IN include Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School, Peru Jr/sr High School and Peru Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 46970?
5 public schools are located in 46970.
What percentage of students in 46970 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 46970 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46970?
46970 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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