For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 475 students in Mount Sterling, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Sterling, IL are Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Sterling, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Sterling have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Sterling, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown County Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Nw Cross St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Brown County Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 E Main Street
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Grades: 5-8
| 185 students
Mount Sterling, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Western Illinois Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2500 Route 99 South
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Sterling, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Sterling, IL include Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Sterling?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mount Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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