Amber Burress
A+ Real Estate LLC
(815) 393-5942
69 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$63K - $165K Price Range
Saint Bede Academy
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
24 W US Highway 6,
Peru, IL
282
Students
B
School Details
Head of School
Michelle A. Mershon
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$6,550
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
B
C+
A-
A
A+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
23
Part Time Teachers
7
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
93%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
42%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
58.2%
Male
41.8%
White
77.7%
Asian
10.6%
Hispanic
6.4%
Two or more races
5%
Black
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
69 Students
University of Iowa
52 Students
Illinois State University
44 Students
Illinois Valley Community College
41 Students
Marquette University
34 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
26 Students
Northwestern University
26 Students
Purdue University
25 Students
Northern Illinois University
25 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University
24 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Pre-Medicine Studies
23 Students
Business
21 Students
Nursing
18 Students
Biology
15 Students
Psychology
14 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
10 Students
Accounting
10 Students
Computer Science
9 Students
Finance
8 Students
Physical Therapy
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/21/2025
Saint Bede is a good school with amazing faculty and staff. The school culture and spirit is the best there is for a high school. The school culture is what makes the alumni come back for the homecoming football game and tailgate.
4/12/2024
Saint Bede is a school with a tight-knit community, there's not a lot of options from sports as it is in a small town but the best part about it is everyone is like family.
12/31/2021
This school is nothing but clicks and bullying of some students. Even the teachers will let some students get away with being cruel to other students. Really a shame how bad this school has become over time.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/16/2019
Everyone at St Bede was very nice. The teachers will help if they see you need it, the students are friendly and they really push community service hours which is a good way to get out and do things. I really liked being a part of the St. Bede family.
6/25/2018
As an alum I rate St. Bede Academy as an excellent high school that prepares students for a successful college experience and professional career. The instructors and support staff care about their students and are dedicated to helping them achieve their goals academically and in life. Next to my pa...
2/28/2018
terrible. I speak from experience and I haven't been here my full 4 years yet. The classrooms are falling apart, there is no security. Almost every classroom is infested with wasps in the warm months and no one does anything about it. I absolutely despise this school and cannot wait to finish this y...
7/25/2017
I believe that the time my son spent at St. Bede has helped him develop into a more grounded and giving individual who continues to put others and their needs before his. This school did more than give him an education, it gave him an important piece of who he is.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Amber Burress
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Shawn Jones
Shawn Jones
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(708) 905-8737
94 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$127,500 Price
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Robin Wilson
Robin Wilson
Homesmart Realty Group IL
(779) 213-5145
32 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$155K - $287K Price Range
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James Goudreau
James Goudreau
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(815) 306-4575
136 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$232K - $240K Price Range
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Rafay Qamar
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,117 Total Sales
8 Near This School
$40K - $110K Price Range
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Joseph Siwinski
Joseph Siwinski
Lincoln-Way Realty, Inc
(708) 719-2479
417 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$74,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$70K - $449K
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$202,223
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Average Household Income
$80,204
% of College Grads
21.8%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
1,783 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Saint Bede Academy is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 24 W US Highway 6 in Peru, in the Peru neighborhood. Annual tuition is $6,550. The school has a total enrollment of 282 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Saint Bede Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $202,223. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Salle Peru Christian School, Lighted Way Association Inc, LMP Roe, and more. Learn more about what Peru has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Saint Bede Academy.