Best Sterling Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 999 students in Sterling, IL.

The top-ranked public high school in Sterling, IL is Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sterling, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Sterling, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).