For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 238 students in 61081, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in 61081, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in 61081, IL (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
How many private elementary schools are located in 61081, IL?
2 private elementary schools are located in 61081, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 61081?
100% of private elementary schools in 61081 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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