Best Public High Schools in Sterling, CO (2025-26)

Best Sterling Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 409 students in Sterling, CO.

The top-ranked public high school in Sterling, CO is Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sterling, CO public high school have an score of 32% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.

Sterling, CO public high school have a of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sterling, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sterling High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Top 50%

407 W Broadway St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944

Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sterling, Colorado

Sterling, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Smith High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

201 South 11th Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079

Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Stevens Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1215 North 5th Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081

Gr: K-1 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sterling, CO?

The top-ranked public high schools in Sterling, CO include Sterling High School.

How many public high schools are located in Sterling?

1 public high schools are located in Sterling.

What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?

Sterling public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).