Top Rankings
Steger SD 194 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,507 students in Steger SD 194 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Steger SD 194 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,507 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Steger SD 194 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#783 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
42%
29%
% Black
32%
16%
% White
17%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,218 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,685
$22,456
Spending / Student
$16,218
$21,694
Best Steger SD 194 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steger Intermediate Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Hopkins St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200
Gr: 2-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Central School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 Richton Rd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Steger Primary Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Miller Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-4100
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-4100
Gr: PK-1 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steger SD 194 School District?
Steger SD 194 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,507 students.
What is the rank of Steger SD 194 School District?
Steger SD 194 School District is ranked #782 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steger SD 194 School District?
42% of Steger SD 194 School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steger SD 194 School District?
Steger SD 194 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Steger SD 194 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,218 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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