Best Public Schools in Sterling, CO

The city of Sterling, Colorado is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this School District No. Re-1 Valley have a diverse student population, they generally underperform compared to state averages on academic measures like standardized tests.

Sterling High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 153 out of 349 Colorado high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has relatively strong proficiency rates in SAT Reading and Writing, though its SAT Mathematics proficiency lags behind the state average. In contrast, Campbell Elementary School is the lowest-ranked school in the district, scoring just 1 out of 5 stars, despite outperforming the district in CMAS English Language Arts.

Across the district, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.88% at Sterling High School to 60% at Campbell Elementary. This suggests the district may need to develop targeted strategies to support the success of all students, particularly in areas like CMAS Science at Campbell Elementary and CMAS Mathematics at Sterling Middle School.