For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,111 students in Steger, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 188 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Steger, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Steger, IL are Steger Intermediate Center and Columbia Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steger, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Steger have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Steger, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steger Intermediate Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Hopkins St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200
Gr: 2-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Central School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 Richton Rd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Steger, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Steger, IL include Steger Intermediate Center and Columbia Central School.
How many public schools are located in Steger?
2 public schools are located in Steger.
What percentage of students in Steger go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Steger are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Steger?
Steger public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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