For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 21 students in Sterling, ND.
Sterling, ND public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Mckenzie St
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sterling, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Sterling, ND 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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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