Best Sterling Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 698 students in the neighborhood of Sterling, Pineville, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Sterling is Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sterling, Pineville, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sterling, Pineville, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9601 China Grove Church Rd
Pineville, NC 28134
(980) 343-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sterling, Pineville, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sterling, Pineville, NC include Sterling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sterling, Pineville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sterling, Pineville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sterling, Pineville?
the neighborhood of Sterling, Pineville public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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