For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,654 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 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 W Broadway St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Clark St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2514
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2514
Gr: 3-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Sterling Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Pawnee Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
1812 Robin Road
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1409
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1409
Gr: K-2 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Hagen Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-0432
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-0432
Gr: PK | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Sterling, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Smith High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 South 11th Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
1215 North 5th Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Gr: K-1 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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?
5 public schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sterling are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sterling include: Campbell Elementary School vs. Ayres Elementary School, Ayres Elementary School vs. Campbell Elementary School
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