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3 schools in Mount Sterling

Illinois · Public K-12

Parents in Mount Sterling have 3 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 673 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Mount Sterling

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
673
+161 (+31%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 96%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Brown County Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04270
Brown County High SchoolHigh09-12224
Brown County Middle SchoolMiddle05-08179

About Mount Sterling

Public education in Mount Sterling, Illinois runs across 3 schools that teaches roughly 673 students. By footprint, Mount Sterling sits in the compact bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Mount Sterling is around 224 students, 53% below the Illinois average of about 480.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 673 students, increased 31% from the 512 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Mount Sterling gained 1 school, going from 2 to 3.

On this page, the community for Mount Sterling discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Mount Sterling, Illinois?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Mount Sterling, with a combined enrollment of about 673.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mount Sterling?
Brown County Elementary School is the largest public school in Mount Sterling by enrollment, with approximately 270 students.
What school districts serve Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling public schools are operated by Brown County CUSD 1.
What grade levels do public schools in Mount Sterling cover?
Public schools in Mount Sterling serve students from pre-K through grade 12.