Zip code 61354 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K–8 Elementary | Peru Elementary School District 124 943 students · 2 schools | Not rated |
| 9–12 Secondary | LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 1,198 students · 1 school | 5/10 |
The elementary district is shown as not rated because our rating set was built per zip code from a single district, so elementary districts in split areas were never scored. We would rather show no rating than a borrowed one.
| Metric | LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 1,198 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $27,099/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 54% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 (this district) | Not rated | — | 1,198 |
| Hall High School District 502 | Not rated | — | 403 |
| Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 | 6/10 | 51st | 807 |
| La Moille Community Unit School District 303 | 1/10 | 6th | — |
- La Salle-Peru Twp High School — 1.9 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,167 students
About LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120
Families in zip code 61354 (Lasalle-Peru Township, Illinois) are assigned to LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 for public education through 12th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It has no published grades 3–8 state assessment results in the current state data, so there is no basis for a rating under our methodology.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 61354
Children in zip code 61354 are assigned to LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 for public school enrollment, covering grades 9th – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 61354, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 at (815)223-2373 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Lasalle-Peru Township
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 serves zip code 61354, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 61354. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 61354.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 61354 data.