Total enrollment
168
+28 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
Sterling's public-school directory totals 1 school, with student enrollment near 168 (1 elementary).
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 168 |
Public education in Sterling, Michigan runs across 1 schools that serves roughly 168 students. By footprint, Sterling sits in the thinly populated bracket.
Schools in Sterling average about 168 students each, 59% below the Michigan norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 20%: 140 students in SY 2017-18 versus 168 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Sterling discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.