Public schools in Sterling, VA
19 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
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,760
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sterling public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Sterling, VA: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,760 students, an average of 672 per school. The largest campus is Dominion High (1,453 students), and the largest elementary school is Elaine E. Thompson Elementary (756).
Every listed school belongs to Loudoun County Public Schools. 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 10.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% 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
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonkian Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 457 | 12.3:1 | |
| Countryside Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 648 | 11.3:1 | |
| Elaine E. Thompson Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 756 | 11.5:1 | |
| Forest Grove Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 529 | 9.7:1 | |
| Guilford Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 504 | 9.3:1 | |
| Horizon Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 510 | 11.8:1 | |
| Lowes Island Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 528 | 12.5:1 | |
| Meadowland Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 403 | 10.3:1 | |
| Potowmack Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 568 | 10.8:1 | |
| Rolling Ridge Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 562 | 10.2:1 | |
| Sterling Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 430 | 9.7:1 | |
| Sugarland Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 502 | 9.3:1 | |
| Sully Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 9.1:1 |
Middle schools in Sterling
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend Middle Loudoun County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,137 | 11.2:1 | |
| Seneca Ridge Middle Loudoun County Public Schools | 06–08 | 862 | 11.2:1 | |
| Sterling Middle Loudoun County Public Schools | 06–08 | 967 | 10.2:1 |
High schools in Sterling
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View High Loudoun County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,409 | 9.7:1 | |
| W.O. Robey High Loudoun County Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 59 | 4.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sterling
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion High Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–12 | 1,453 | 10.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.6%
- Hispanic49.8%
- Black6.1%
- Asian14.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Sterling schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,760 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sterling
How many public schools are in Sterling, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Sterling: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 12,760 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 Loudoun County Public Schools. 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?
Park View High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sterling, with 1,409 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 Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sterling schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sterling public schools is 10.3:1, lower than the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. 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.
Nearby Virginia cities
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 Virginia cities