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Best 61081 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 718 students in 61081, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 61081, IL is Challand Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61081 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 61081, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61081, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challand Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61081 Illinois

61081, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bi-county Sp Ed-hi Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Bi-county Sp Education - High School Life Skills-sterling (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
bi-county sp Educational hi high (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
bi-county sp Educational preschool program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
506 W 4th St Ste B
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858
Wallace Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
506 West 4th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3000
Gr: PK
Whiteside Area Career Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 632-0556

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61081, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61081, IL include Challand Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61081?
1 public middle schools are located in 61081.
What is the racial composition of students in 61081?
61081 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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