For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,176 students in Sterling, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, CO are Campbell Elementary School and Sterling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sterling, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Campbell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Clark St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2514
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2514
Grades: 3-5
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Sterling Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1177 Pawnee Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ayres Elementary School
Magnet School
1812 Robin Road
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1409
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1409
Grades: K-2
| 382 students
Sterling, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Smith High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 South 11th Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
1215 North 5th Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Grades: K-1
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sterling, CO include Campbell Elementary School and Sterling Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sterling?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sterling are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sterling include: Ayres Elementary School vs. Campbell Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School vs. Ayres Elementary School
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