Best Sterling Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 726 students in Sterling, IL.

The top-ranked public middle school in Sterling, IL is Challand Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sterling, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).