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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sterling Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,667 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sterling, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 W Broadway St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 Clark St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2514
Gr: 3-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Sterling Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1177 Pawnee Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Ayres Elementary School
1812 Robin Road
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1409
Gr: K-2 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Hagen Early Education Center
301 Hagen Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-0432
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sterling are often viewed compared to one another?

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