Sterling: Schools & Education
There are 19 public schools in Sterling. Potomac Falls High is the largest at 1,606 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 14,585 students.
- ~1,621 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
20 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,621 residents per school. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (20)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Loudoun County Public Schools |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 19 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 12,979 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,139 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 7,764 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 59.8% |
| Schools Count | 19 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Divine Mercy University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Sterling |
| Nearest College · Phone | (703) 416-1441 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Sterling Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 22330 S. Sterling Blvd Suite A117 |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (571) 258-3309 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 20164 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3640 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 45 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 35.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12