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Best Sterling Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 268 students in Sterling, KS.

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

Sterling, KS public elementary school have an score of 77% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and score of 57% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Sterling, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sterling Grade School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

10/

Top 5%

218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112

Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, KS?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, KS include Sterling Grade 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 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).