Best Sterling Hills Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 438 students in the neighborhood of Sterling Hills, Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Sterling Hills is Side Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sterling Hills, Aurora, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sterling Hills, Aurora, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Side Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19191 East Iliff Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 755-1785
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sterling Hills, Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sterling Hills, Aurora, CO include Side Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sterling Hills, Aurora?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sterling Hills, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sterling Hills, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Sterling Hills, Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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