Best Sterling Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 718 students in Sterling, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Sterling, IL is Challand Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sterling, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challand Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
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Sterling, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
506 W 4th St Ste B
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858
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 middle schools in Sterling, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sterling, IL include Challand Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sterling?
1 public middle schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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