Best Public Elementary Schools in Sterling, NE (2025-26)

Best Sterling Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 143 students in Sterling, NE.

The top ranked public elementary school in Sterling, NE is Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sterling, NE public elementary school have an score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Sterling, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sterling Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761

Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Sterling, Nebraska 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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 elementary schools in Sterling, NE?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, NE include Sterling Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Sterling?

1 public elementary schools are located in Sterling.

What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?

Sterling public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).