For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 996 students in 61081, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 61081, IL is Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61081 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61081, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61081 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61081, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 996 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
| n/a students
61081, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bi-county Sp Ed-hi Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bi-county Sp Education - High School Life Skills-sterling (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
bi-county sp Educational hi high (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
bi-county sp Educational preschool program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
506 W 4th St Ste B
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858
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 high schools in 61081, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61081, IL include Sterling High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61081?
2 public high schools are located in 61081.
What is the racial composition of students in 61081?
61081 public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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