For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 312 students in Sterling, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling, OK are Sterling High School and Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Tiger Blvd
Sterling, OK 73567
(580) 365-4303
Sterling, OK 73567
(580) 365-4303
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Tiger Blvd
Sterling, OK 73567
(580) 365-4166
Sterling, OK 73567
(580) 365-4166
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sterling, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling, OK include Sterling High School and Sterling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sterling?
2 public schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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