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Sterling, Illinois · ZIP 61081

Schools Near Sterling

OverviewCrime DataSchools

Overall ScoreiWeighted average of two sub-scores: Crime & Safety (53%) and Schools (47%). Affordability is shown as context and is not weighted into the overall.

46OUT OF 100

Below Average

Crime & SafetyiBased on the best available local, FBI agency, county, or state-remainder reported-crime tier. Higher scores mean a lower reported rate relative to the applicable benchmark.

45

45/100

Below Average

SchoolsiBased on reported math and reading proficiency plus grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates are used when ZIP-level reporting is sparse; if no proficiency signal is available, the score is limited to grade-band coverage.

47

47/100

Below Average

AffordabilityiHow the available home value or price metric compares within the state — a higher score means more affordable, lower means pricier. It is context only.

62

62/100

Affordable

Nearby Neighborhoods

Rock Falls, IllinoisRock FallsZIP 61071
38▼8 vs here
Harmon, IllinoisHarmonZIP 61042
75▲29 vs here
Dixon, IllinoisDixonZIP 61021
72▲26 vs here
Tampico, IllinoisTampicoZIP 61283
39▼7 vs here

Area School Performance

Schools Listed

6

Avg Math Proficiency

—

Avg Reading Proficiency

18%

School Score

47/100

Grades
Sterling High School09–12999Not reported
17%
Challand Middle School06–08726Not reported
19%
Jefferson Elem SchoolPK–02450Not reportedNot reported
Franklin Elem SchoolPK–02407Not reportedNot reported
Washington Elem School03–05394Not reported
20%
Lincoln Elem School03–05277Not reported
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

About School Ratings

Directory and enrollment data comes from NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency uses U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22 results and reflects state-defined assessment standards, which are not directly comparable across states.

The school score of 47/100 combines reported math and reading proficiency (65%) with grade-band coverage (35%). Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse.

Last refreshed — School data: Aug 2026