For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 271 students in Sterling, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Sterling, KS is Sterling Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sterling, KS (2026)
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%
Sterling, 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 preschools in Sterling, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sterling, KS include Sterling Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Sterling?
1 public preschools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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