Pre-K-12

The Greater Sterling area is home to a well-respected public school system as well as a variety of private schools that offer classes from pre-K through high school.

Elementary School Highlights (Grades K-5th; 4 schools)

• Acclaimed accelerated programs
• National Board Certified Staff
• A wide variety of tutoring and after-school extra curricular programs
• 2007 Illinois Standards Achievement Testing (ISAT)

Percentage of students who met or exceeded in reading:
Franklin        87%
Jefferson    90%
Lincoln        87%
Washington    81%

Percentage of students who met or exceeded in math:
Franklin        93%
Jefferson    97%
Lincoln        93%
Washington    89%


Challand Middle School Highlights (Grades 6th-8th)

• Accelerated programming (35% of the 8th grade class participate)
• Choir, band and a symphonic orchestra that compete annually in state competitions
• National Board Certified staff
• A wide variety of sports and other after-school activities
• 2007 Illinois Standards Achievement Testing (ISAT)

Percentage of students who met or exceeded in reading      85%

Percentage of students who met or exceeded in math        88%


Sterling High School Highlights (Grades 9th-12th)

• 10 Advanced Placement courses for college credit
• School-to-work programs
• Flex School program
• A variety of extra curricular programs including all major sports, Scholastic Bowl and speech
• 10 students recognized as Illinois State Scholars in 2007
• 9 National Merit Scholar finalists in past 5 years—honors nation’s top seniors with scholarships based on PSAT scores
• 75% of SHS students have gone onto a college or university in the past 5 years
• Over $1 million in collegiate scholarship dollars awarded to SHS graduates in 2007-2008

District Data
Equalized Levy Rate        4.7417 per $1000
Certified Employees        260
Other Employees            120
Total 2008-2009 enrollment    3550    

For more information about the local school system go to www.sterlingschools.org