For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 591 students in Sterling, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling, MA are Houghton Elementary School and Chocksett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-2333
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-2333
Gr: K-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Chocksett Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-6552
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-6552
Gr: 5-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sterling, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling, MA include Houghton Elementary School and Chocksett Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sterling?
2 public schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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