For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 511 students in 67579, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in 67579, KS are Sterling Grade School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 67579 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 67579, KS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 67579, KS Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Grade School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
67579, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 67579, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 67579, KS include Sterling Grade School and Sterling Junior High/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 67579?
2 public schools are located in 67579.
What is the racial composition of students in 67579?
67579 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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