Peru Elementary School
Peru, NY · Peru Central School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, distant
1,707th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
116 PLEASANT ST, Peru, NY 12972
(518)643-6100NCES ID 362283003208Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Peru Elementary School 1,707th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 829 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 92.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $279K in zip 12972 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Peru Elementary School in?
Peru Elementary School is part of the Peru Central School District district in Peru, New York.
Is Peru Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Peru Elementary School 1,707th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Peru Elementary School?
White 92%, Two or more races 4%, Hispanic 3% (829 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Peru Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12972 is $279K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.