Best Public Middle Schools in Sterling, CO (2026)

Best Sterling Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 371 students in Sterling, CO.

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

Sterling, CO public middle school have an score of 18% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sterling, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sterling Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
:

Bottom 50%

1177 Pawnee Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1041

Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

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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 middle schools in Sterling, CO?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling, CO include Sterling Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Sterling?

1 public middle schools are located in Sterling.

What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?

Sterling public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).