For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 359 students in Sterling City, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Sterling City, TX are Sterling City School and Wall Special Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling City, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sterling City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling City, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Gr: PK | 1 student
Sterling City, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 12 | 1 student
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-7271
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-7271
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Water Valley Vocational Train Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
17974 Commerce
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sterling City, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Sterling City, TX include Sterling City School and Wall Special Programs.
How many public schools are located in Sterling City?
4 public schools are located in Sterling City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling City?
Sterling City public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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