Sterling 35 School District

118 Mckenzie St
Sterling, ND 58572
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sterling 35 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 21 students in Sterling 35 School District.
Public School in Sterling 35 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
1 School
536 Schools
# Students
21 Students
122,701 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (ND)
(18-19)
<50%
45%
(18-19)
≥50%
47%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.49
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$672,000
$2,154 MM
Spending
$567,000
$2,154 MM

Best Sterling 35 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
118 Mckenzie St
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sterling 35 School District?
Sterling 35 School District manages 1 public schools serving 21 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling 35 School District?
95% of Sterling 35 School District students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sterling 35 School District?
Sterling 35 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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