Public schools in Sterling, CO
5 open public schools with an address in Sterling, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,667
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sterling public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Sterling, CO: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,667 students, an average of 333 per school. The largest campus is Sterling High School (421 students), and the largest elementary school is Ayres Elementary School (385).
Every listed school belongs to School District No. Re-1 Valley. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Sterling
Elementary schools in Sterling
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayres Elementary School School District No. Re-1 Valley | KG–02 | 385 | 13.8:1 | |
| Campbell Elementary School School District No. Re-1 Valley | 03–05 | 347 | 17.8:1 |
Middle schools in Sterling
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Middle School School District No. Re-1 Valley | 06–08 | 397 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Sterling
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling High School School District No. Re-1 Valley | 09–12 | 421 | 15.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sterling
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagen Early Education Center School District No. Re-1 Valley | PK–PK | 117 | 26.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63%
- Hispanic30.9%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Sterling schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,667 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sterling
How many public schools are in Sterling, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Sterling: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,667 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sterling?
All listed public schools with an address in Sterling belong to School District No. Re-1 Valley. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Sterling?
Sterling High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sterling, with 421 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sterling?
No school with an address in Sterling is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Colorado.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sterling schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sterling public schools is 15.5:1, similar to the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Sterling guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities