Total enrollment
224
+4 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Sterling
Nebraska · Public K-12
2 public schools operate inside Sterling, with roughly 224 K-12 students enrolled (1 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in Sterling
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
717
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
224
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-06 | 143 |
| STERLING HIGH SCHOOL | High | 07-12 | 81 |
About Sterling
Sterling is a small Nebraska city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 224 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 112, noticeably below the state mean of about 324.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 224 students, stayed largely flat from the 220 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Sterling discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.