For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 581 students in Sterling, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, MA are Houghton Elementary School and Chocksett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sterling, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-2333
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-2333
Gr: K-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Chocksett Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-6552
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-6552
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, MA include Houghton Elementary School and Chocksett Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sterling?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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