Very Good
#205 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 29% of private schools
St Bede Academy
High School · Peru, IL
A private high school in Peru, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.
24 W US HIGHWAY 6, Peru, IL 61354
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Where St Bede Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peru), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,382
Median home value
$160,100
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| La Salle-peru Twp High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,191 | Compare → |
| Lighted Way AssociationPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Putnam County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Bede Academy is listed in Peru, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Bede Academy
St Bede Academy is a private high school in Peru, IL, serving approximately 282 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Bede Academy
What grades does St Bede Academy serve?
St Bede Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Bede Academy?
St Bede Academy has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bede Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Bede Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Bede Academy rank in IL?
St Bede Academy ranks #205 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Bede Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Bede Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Bede Academy a private school?
Yes, St Bede Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Bede Academy a religious school?
St Bede Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bureau County
- Phone
- (815) 223-3140
- Area population (ZIP 61354)
- 10,366
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61354; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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