For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,215 students in Sterling, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, IL are Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Challand Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sterling, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 W Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-1449
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-1449
Grades: 3-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Challand Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: n/an/a
1510 E 25th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-5755
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
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6402
Grades: PK-2
| 401 students
Sterling, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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 elementary schools in Sterling, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, IL include Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Challand Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sterling?
5 public elementary schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sterling are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sterling include: Washington Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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