Best 51��s in Sterling, NE (2025-26)

Best Sterling 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and 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 51��s in Sterling, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Sterling Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
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250 Main St
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%)
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250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761

Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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Sterling, Nebraska 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Sterling Middle School (Closed 2015)

250 Main St, Box 39
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).