For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 475 students in Mount Sterling, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Sterling, IL are Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Sterling, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Sterling have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Sterling, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Nw Cross St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Brown County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 E Main Street
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Mount Sterling, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Western Illinois Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2500 Route 99 South
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Sterling, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Sterling, IL include Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Sterling?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mount Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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