For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,738 students in Sterling, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Sterling, CO are Sterling High School, Campbell Elementary School and Sterling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 W Broadway St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Clark St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2514
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2514
Grades: 3-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Sterling Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Pawnee Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
1812 Robin Road
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1409
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1409
Grades: K-2
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Hagen Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-0432
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-0432
Grades: PK
| 108 students
Sterling, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Smith High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 South 11th Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
1215 North 5th Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Grades: K-1
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sterling, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Sterling, CO include Sterling High School, Campbell Elementary School and Sterling Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sterling, CO?
5 public schools are located in Sterling, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling, CO?
Sterling, CO public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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