Top 10 Best 61081 Illinois Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,264 students in 61081, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 433 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 61081, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61081, IL are Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill, Bi-county-jr High School Life Skills-east and Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61081 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61081, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61081, IL Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
815 W Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Bi-county-jr High School Life Skills-east
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Sterling High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,049 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 W Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 E 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-1449
Grades: 3-5
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Challand Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county Sp Ed-hi Middle School
Special Education School
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county Sp Ed-transition Life S
Special Education School
1900 W Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
bi-county sp Educational hi high
Special Education School
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
bi-county sp Educational preschool program
Special Education School
506 W 4th St Ste B
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county Sped High School
Special Education School
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-8510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county-k-2 Life Skills-dillon
Special Education School
806 E Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1510 E 25th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-5755
Grades: PK-2
| 414 students
Rank: n/an/a
806 E Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6402
Grades: PK-2
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whiteside Area Career
Vocational School
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-5810
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61081 Illinois

61081, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
506 West 4th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 632-0556
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 61081, IL?
How many public schools are located in 61081?
15 public schools are located in 61081.
What percentage of students in 61081 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 61081 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61081?
61081 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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