For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 114 students in Sterling, AK.
The top-ranked public school in Sterling, AK is Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35096 Sterling Hwy
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sterling, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling, AK include Sterling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sterling?
1 public schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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