For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 224 students in 68443, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68443, NE are Sterling Elementary School and Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 68443 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68443, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68443, NE ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sterling High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
68443, Nebraska ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 Main St, Box 39
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68443, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68443, NE include Sterling Elementary School and Sterling High School.
How many public schools are located in 68443?
2 public schools are located in 68443.
What is the racial composition of students in 68443?
68443 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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