For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 429 students in Sterling, IL (there are 14 public schools, serving 3,279 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Sterling, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Sterling, IL is Newman Central Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Sterling, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Sterling Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Grades: NS-8
| 38 students
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
6 W 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Sterling, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Sterling, IL is Newman Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Sterling, IL?
3 private schools are located in Sterling, IL.
What percentage of students in Sterling, IL go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Sterling, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sterling, IL?
100% of private schools in Sterling, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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