For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 441 students in 61081, IL (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,228 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 84%.
100% of private schools in 61081, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 61081 Illinois Private Schools (2025)
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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