La Salle-Peru Twp High School vs Washington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Salle-Peru Twp High School
La Salle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
Washington Elem School
Oglesby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
116 students
| Measure | La Salle-Peru Twp High School La Salle, Illinois | Washington Elem School Oglesby, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 691 | #483 of 670 |
| National rank | #11118 of 16,910 | #11817 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,167 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | La Salle | Oglesby |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 30.6).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 47.3%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.1).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 116.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Salle-Peru Twp High School better than Washington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), La Salle-Peru Twp High School ranks higher (39.3 vs 30.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are La Salle-Peru Twp High School and Washington Elem School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between La Salle and Oglesby in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Salle-Peru Twp High School: 1,167. Washington Elem School: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Salle-Peru Twp High School and Washington Elem School rank in Illinois?
La Salle-Peru Twp High School is 280th of 691 and Washington Elem School is 483rd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).