Schools in Sterling, Virginia (2025)
19 schools · 12,760 students · 19 public · median Enrollment 529.
Sterling, in Virginia, has 19 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 12,760 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 other; by sector 19 public.
The median Enrollment across Sterling's schools is 529, below the Virginia median of 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lowes Island Elementary (92.9, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Algonkian Elementary (91.3, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Horizon Elementary (88.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 7 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Dominion High (1,453 students), Park View High (1,409 students), River Bend Middle (1,137 students).
Ranked schools in Sterling
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 193Lowes Island ElementarySterling · Public Elementary94% Math proficiency · 528 students
- 291Algonkian ElementarySterling · Public Elementary93% Math proficiency · 457 students
- 389Horizon ElementarySterling · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 510 students
- 489Elaine E. Thompson ElementarySterling · Public Elementary18.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 756 students
- 587River Bend MiddleSterling · Public Middle85% Math proficiency · 1,137 students
- 683Countryside ElementarySterling · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 648 students
- 782Seneca Ridge MiddleSterling · Public Middle80% Math proficiency · 862 students
- 875Meadowland ElementarySterling · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 972Potowmack ElementarySterling · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 568 students
- 1069Park View HighSterling · Public High74% Math proficiency · 1,409 students
- 1167Forest Grove ElementarySterling · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 529 students
- 1266Rolling Ridge ElementarySterling · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 562 students
- 1363Sterling MiddleSterling · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 967 students
- 1463Sterling ElementarySterling · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 1560Sugarland ElementarySterling · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 1660Guilford ElementarySterling · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 504 students
- 1751Sully ElementarySterling · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 476 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowes Island Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 92.9 Top 5% | 94% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 2 | Algonkian Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 91.3 Top 5% | 93% Math proficiency | 457 |
| 3 | Horizon Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 88.7 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 510 |
| 4 | Elaine E. Thompson Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 88.5 Top 5% | 18.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 756 |
| 5 | River Bend Middle Sterling · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 86.5 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 1,137 |
| 6 | Countryside Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 82.9 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 648 |
| 7 | Seneca Ridge Middle Sterling · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 81.8 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 862 |
| 8 | Meadowland Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.8 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 9 | Potowmack Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 80% Math proficiency | 568 |
| 10 | Park View High Sterling · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.8 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,409 |
| 11 | Forest Grove Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.0 Top 50% | 74% Math proficiency | 529 |
| 12 | Rolling Ridge Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.9 Top 50% | 81% Math proficiency | 562 |
| 13 | Sterling Middle Sterling · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 967 |
| 14 | Sterling Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 73% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 15 | Sugarland Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 60.4 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 16 | Guilford Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.9 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 504 |
| 17 | Sully Elementary Sterling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.4 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 476 |
Other schools in Sterling
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Sterling side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sterling?
Lowes Island Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Sterling with a Success Index (US) of 92.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Sterling?
Sterling has 19 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 12,760 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Sterling?
The median Enrollment across schools in Sterling is 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.