For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 21 students in Sterling, ND.
Sterling, ND public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Mckenzie St
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sterling, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling, ND include Sterling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sterling?
1 public schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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