For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 441 students in 61081, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 3,253 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 61081, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in 61081, 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 85%.
100% of private schools in 61081, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked 61081 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Grade School
(Catholic)
6 W 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 61081, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 61081, IL is Newman Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in 61081?
3 private schools are located in 61081.
What percentage of students in 61081 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 61081 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61081?
100% of private schools in 61081 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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