For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 224 students in Sterling, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling, NE are Sterling Elementary School and Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sterling High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Sterling, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 Main St, Box 39
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
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 schools in Sterling, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling, NE include Sterling Elementary School and Sterling 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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