Total enrollment
581
-158 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Sterling
Massachusetts · Public K-12
Parents in Sterling have 2 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 581 students (1 elementary and 1 middle).
7-year change in Sterling
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 88%
% Hispanic
14%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocksett Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 264 |
| Houghton Elementary | Elementary | KG-04 | 317 |
About Sterling
Sterling, Massachusetts is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 581 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Schools in Sterling average about 291 students each, 42% below the Massachusetts norm.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 21%: 739 students in SY 2017-18 versus 581 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 88% to 77%.
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.