Schools in Sterling, Colorado (2025)
5 schools · 1,667 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 385.
Sterling, in Colorado, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,667 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Sterling's schools is 385, above the Colorado median of 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Ayres Elementary School (62.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Sterling High School (49.8, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Sterling Middle School (46.8, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Sterling High School (421 students), Sterling Middle School (397 students), Ayres Elementary School (385 students).
Ranked schools in Sterling
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
- 162Ayres Elementary SchoolSterling · Public Elementary45.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 385 students
- 250Sterling High SchoolSterling · Public High37% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 347Sterling Middle SchoolSterling · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 397 students
- 429Campbell Elementary SchoolSterling · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 347 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayres Elementary School Sterling · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 45.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 385 |
| 2 | Sterling High School Sterling · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.8 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 3 | Sterling Middle School Sterling · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 4 | Campbell Elementary School Sterling · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 28.8 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 347 |
Other schools in Sterling
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sterling?
Ayres Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Sterling with a Success Index (US) of 62.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Sterling?
Sterling has 5 schools (2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other) educating 1,667 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Sterling?
The median Enrollment across schools in Sterling is 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.