For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency 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爆料s in Sterling, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sterling High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Sterling, Nebraska 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
250 Main St, Box 39
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
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).
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