Best Sterling Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 319 students in Sterling, CT.
The top-ranked public school in Sterling, CT is Sterling Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sterling, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Sterling Rd.
Sterling, CT 06377
(860) 564-2728
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sterling, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling, CT include Sterling Community 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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