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Best Sterling Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 271 students in Sterling, KS.

The top-ranked public preschool in Sterling, KS is Sterling Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sterling, KS public preschool have an score of 77% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Sterling, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sterling Grade School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

10/

Top 5%

218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112

Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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Sterling, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Sterling Academy (Closed 2012)

125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215

Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Sterling Junior High School (Closed 2014)

412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646

Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sterling, KS?

The top-ranked public preschools in Sterling, KS include Sterling Grade School.

How many public preschools are located in Sterling?

1 public preschools are located in Sterling.

What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?

Sterling public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).