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Sterling Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 441 students in Sterling, IL, 12% of all K-12 students in Sterling, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Sterling, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sterling Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Newman Central Catholic High School
Newman Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
(1)
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Map of St. Mary Grade School
St. Mary Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Catholic
6 W 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
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Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
(1)
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Sterling, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
441
Students
$3,980
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sterling)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
441 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
19%
34%
0.48
0.66
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
335 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
70%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
61 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,980
$10,418
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,500
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$850
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sterling, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Sterling, IL include St. Mary Grade School and Newman Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Sterling?
3 private schools are located in Sterling.
What percentage of students in Sterling go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Sterling are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sterling?
100% of private schools in Sterling are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Sterling are often viewed compared to one another?

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