Best Schools in Sterling, IL
Sterling, IL has a total of 29 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 6,519 students attend Sterling, IL schools. On average, schools in Sterling score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sterling exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Sterling, IL
Sterling, IL has 7 high schools with 2,499 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sterling score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sterling meet expectations.
1. Chadwick-milledgeville Jr Hs
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Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Morrison High School
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Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
3. Rock Falls Township High School
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Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
4. Sterling High School
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Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
5. Polo Comm High School
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Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sterling, IL
Sterling, IL has 6 middle schools with 1,714 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sterling score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sterling exceed expectations.
1. Aplington Middle School
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Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students
2. Morrison Jr High School
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Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
3. Rock Falls Middle School
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Rock Falls Esd 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
4. Challand Middle School
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Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sterling, IL
Sterling, IL has 8 elementary schools with 2,306 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sterling score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sterling meet expectations.
1. Chadwick-milledgeville Elem Sch
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Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
2. Centennial Elem School
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Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
3. Southside School
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Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 212 Students
4. Montmorency Ccsd #145
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Montmorency Ccsd 145 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 210 Students
5. Washington Elem School
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Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 340 Students
6. Merrill Elem School
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Rock Falls Esd 13 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 246 Students
7. Lincoln Elem School
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Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 350 Students
8. Franklin Elem School
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Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 414 Students
9. Christ Lutheran School
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Christ Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 64 Students
10. Jefferson Elem School
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Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 401 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sterling, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sterling, IL has a total population of 19,642 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sterling, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sterling, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sterling, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sterling, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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