For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,279 students in Sterling, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 429 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Sterling, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Sterling, IL are Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill Rock Falls, Bi-county-jr High School Life Skills-east Coloma-nelson and Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill Rock Falls
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
815 W Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Bi-county-jr High School Life Skills-east Coloma-nelson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Sterling High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,046 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 W Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
Grades: 3-5
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-1449
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-1449
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Challand Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county Sp Ed-hi MiddleSchool
Special Education School
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county Sp Ed-transition Life Skills-sterling
Special Education School
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-5810
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-5810
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county Sp Educational Hi High School
Special Education School
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county Sp Educational Preschool Program
Special Education School
506 W 4th St Ste B
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county-k-2 Life Skills-dillon Rock Falls
Special Education School
806 E Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6402
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6402
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1510 E 25th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-5755
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-5755
Grades: PK-2
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
806 E Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6402
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6402
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whiteside Area Career
Vocational School
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-5810
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-5810
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Sterling, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bi-county Sp Education - High School Life Skills-sterling (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
506 West 4th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3000
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Whiteside Area Career Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 632-0556
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 632-0556
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sterling, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Sterling, IL include Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill Rock Falls, Bi-county-jr High School Life Skills-east Coloma-nelson and Sterling High School.
How many public schools are located in Sterling, IL?
14 public schools are located in Sterling, IL.
What percentage of students in Sterling, IL go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Sterling, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling, IL?
Sterling, IL public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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