For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,077 students in Steger, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Steger, IL are Columbia Central School and Steger Intermediate Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steger, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Steger have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Steger, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Central School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 Richton Rd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Steger Intermediate Center
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Hopkins St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200
Grades: 2-4
| 485 students
Steger, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Richton Rd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 755-0020
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 755-0020
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Steger, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Steger, IL include Columbia Central School and Steger Intermediate Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Steger?
2 public elementary schools are located in Steger.
What is the racial composition of students in Steger?
Steger public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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