For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,171 students in 46970, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46970, IN are 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 middle schools in zipcode 46970 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46970, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46970, IN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 middle schools in 46970, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46970, IN include Peru Jr/sr High School and Peru Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 46970?
2 public middle schools are located in 46970.
What is the racial composition of students in 46970?
46970 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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