Public Safety

Safety is a top priority in Sterling. The area boasts crime rates that are lower than national averages—and much lower than metropolitan Chicago.

Education

The Greater Sterling area has a well-respected public school system, a variety of private K-12 schools, and many local and regional college options. 

For additional information about Education, click on Private Schools or Public Schools under the Map, or visit the Quality of Life section under Distribution/Logistics, Manufacturing, or Regional Office HQ sections.

K-12

Sterling Schools
www.sterlingschools.org
PreK-12

Saint Mary’s School
www.smsterling.org
PreK-8

Newman Central Catholic High School
www.newmancchs.org
Grades 9-12

Christ Lutheran School
www.christlutheranschool.com
PreK-8

Sterling Christian School
www.sterlingchristian.com
PreK-12

Colleges and Universities

Sauk Valley Community College
www.svcc.cc.il.us/

Morrison Institute of Technology
www.morrison.tec.il.us/

Augustana College
www.augustana.edu/

Ashford University
www.ashford.edu/home/

WIU- Quad Cities Campus
www.wiu.edu/qc/

Northern IL University
www.niu.edu/

Healthcare

Sterling is a regional leader in quality healthcare, with two excellent resources that provide a wealth of high-technology solutions and services.

CGH Medical Center
www.cghmc.com
24-hour trauma care, 25 specialty areas, diagnostic imaging

Sterling-Rock Falls Clinic
www.srfc.com
60 Physicians, 20 specialty areas, three offices