For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 124 students in Sterling, AK.
The top ranked public school in Sterling, AK is Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35096 Sterling Hwy
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sterling, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Sterling, AK 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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