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2026 Compare Cities Education:
Zion, IL vs Sterling, IL

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- Sterling spends 26.7% less per student than Zion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% higher in Sterling than in Zion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sterling had 8.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Zion
 Zion, ILSterling, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,912$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,095$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12294573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Angel · Vernon Hills, IL
Historic Little Town
Over 16 years ago

I spent part of my childhood in Zion, moved away for 10 years, then came back while commuting to SAIC in Chicago. The town hadn't changed much. But in the last couple  More

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virgin · Sterling, IL
LOVE THIS PLACE
Over 5 years ago

my child was not veery safe in his manger. many storms, too dangerous, lost kid in storm. a twelve year old tried to sell me nicotine!!!!! <3  More

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