Sterling: Schools & Education
Sterling is served by 2 public schools. Sterling Es is the largest at 218 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 328 students.
- ~376 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 376 residents per school. 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | STERLING |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 328 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 24 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.70 |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Eves College of Hairstyling |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Eves College of Hairstyling |
| Nearest College · City | Lawton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 355-6620 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ELGIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 492-6650 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 108 THOMA DRIVE, ELGIN OK 73538 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 7.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 11.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12