Total enrollment
1,667
-177 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Sterling
Colorado · Public K-12
Sterling's 5 public schools collectively enroll about 1,667 students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Sterling
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
13,172
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,667
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayres Elementary School | Elementary | KG-02 | 385 |
| Campbell Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 347 |
| Hagen Early Education Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 117 |
| Sterling High School | High | 09-12 | 421 |
| Sterling Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 397 |
About Sterling
Public education in Sterling, Colorado runs across 5 schools that enrolls roughly 1,667 students. By footprint, Sterling sits in the rural-scale bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Sterling average about 333 students each, 27% below the Colorado norm.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Sterling has fell 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,844 students to 1,667.
On allk12, the community for Sterling discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.