Contact & Location
410 East Le Fevre Road, Sterling, IL 61081(815) 626-5050
Enrollment & Schools
54
Total Schools
30,608
Total Enrollment
PK-UG
Grade Range
School Breakdown
2
Preschools
7
Elementary
Schools
7
Middle
Schools
2
High
Schools
Rating Distribution
1430%
817%
2553%
School Types
By Type
Public
54Charter
0Private
0By Level
Elementary
7Middle
7High
2Reviews (Aggregated)
3.7
Average Rating
1,039
Total Reviews
Demographics (Aggregated)
Ethnicity Breakdown
White
53%
Hispanic / Latino
33%
Two or More Races
5%
Asian
3%
Black / African American
3%
Gender Distribution
51%Male
49%Female
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
59%
Academic Performance (Aggregated)
Average Ratings
6.2
Overall6.5
Test Scores—
Equity6.2
College ReadinessAverage ACT Score
20.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1160
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
82%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
15%
Students
School Performance Summary
Below Average
30% (14)
Average
17% (8)
Above Average
53% (25)
Sterling Community Unit School District 5 is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in Sterling Community Unit School District 5
54 schoolsPreschools
(2)Elementary Schools
(7)4
Echo Mountain Intermediate School
Elementarypublic•345 students
5
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementarypublic•258 students
4
Palomino Intermediate School
Elementarypublic•383 students
10
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Elementarypublic•567 students
5
Washington Elementary School
Elementarypublic•398 students
4
Whispering Wind Academy
Elementarypublic•375 students
8
White Oak Intermediate School
Elementarypublic•350 students
Middle Schools
(7)4
Challand Middle School
Middlepublic•713 students
7
Desert Shadows Middle School
Middlepublic•791 students
7
Explorer Middle School
Middlepublic•607 students
5
Greenway Middle School
Middlepublic•646 students
7
Mountain Trail Middle School
Middlepublic•834 students
5
Sunrise Middle School
Middlepublic•390 students
9
White Oak Middle School
Middlepublic•343 students
High Schools
(2)Other Schools
(36)10
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Schoolpublic•621 students
2
Cactus View Elementary School
Schoolpublic•508 students
5
Campo Bello Elementary School
Schoolpublic•596 students
10
Copper Canyon Elementary School
Schoolpublic•445 students
5
Desert Cove Elementary School
Schoolpublic•414 students
7
Desert Shadows Elementary School
Schoolpublic•553 students
10
Desert Trails Elementary School
Schoolpublic•589 students
2
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
Schoolpublic•569 students
2
Echo Mountain Primary School
Schoolpublic•450 students
10
Fireside Elementary School
Schoolpublic•693 students
Franklin Elementary School
Schoolpublic•371 students
9
Grayhawk Elementary School
Schoolpublic•407 students
7
Hidden Hills Elementary School
Schoolpublic•258 students
7
Horizon High School
Schoolpublic•1,767 students
4
Indian Bend Elementary School
Schoolpublic•538 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Schoolpublic•480 students
4
Larkspur Elementary School
Schoolpublic•353 students
8
Liberty Elementary School
Schoolpublic•420 students
7
Mercury Mine Elementary School
Schoolpublic•505 students
4
North Canyon High School
Schoolpublic•1,559 students
8
North Ranch Elementary School
Schoolpublic•535 students
1
Palomino Primary School
Schoolpublic•589 students
8
Paradise Valley High School
Schoolpublic•1,900 students
10
Pinnacle High School
Schoolpublic•2,428 students
8
Pinnacle Peak Elementary School
Schoolpublic•474 students
2
PVOnline
Schoolpublic•127 students
8
Quail Run Elementary School
Schoolpublic•533 students
Roadrunner School
Schoolpublic•70 students
6
Sandpiper Elementary School
Schoolpublic•426 students
9
Shadow Mountain High School
Schoolpublic•1,080 students
4
Shea Middle School
Schoolpublic•476 students
Sierra County Special Education School
Schoolpublic0
9
Sky Crossing Elementary School
Schoolpublic•628 students
2
Sweetwater Community School
Schoolpublic•165 students
White Oak Primary School
Schoolpublic•295 students
8
Wildfire Elementary School
Schoolpublic•394 students
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 3d ago
District reviews biased math books
Alleged incident in Paradise Valley Unified District · Arizona
A school district is evaluating math textbooks that include content linking racial bias to political identification, suggesting conservatives are more racist. These materials also promote incorporating social justice ideologies into math education. The district's equity initiatives appear to align with the publisher's goals for advancing social justice.
Occurred on December 16, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 3d ago
District Adopts Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Paradise Valley Unified District · Arizona
A school district has implemented guidelines addressing student gender identity and expression. The policy mandates staff use students' preferred pronouns and allows students to participate in activities and use facilities aligning with their gender identity. Parental notification for pronoun changes is not explicitly required.
Occurred on October 2, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Data aggregated from 54 schools in Sterling Community Unit School District 5.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.