For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 511 students in Sterling, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Sterling, KS are Sterling Grade School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling Grade School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Sterling, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Grades: K-6
| 28 students
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sterling, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Sterling, KS include Sterling Grade School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Sterling?
2 public schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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