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Best Sterling Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 143 students in Sterling, NE.

The top-ranked public preschool in Sterling, NE is Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sterling, NE public preschool have an score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Sterling, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sterling Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761

Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Sterling, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Sterling Middle School (Closed 2015)

250 Main St, Box 39
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761

Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sterling, NE?

The top-ranked public preschools in Sterling, NE include Sterling Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Sterling?

1 public preschools are located in Sterling.

What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?

Sterling public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).