Best Schools in Sherman, Texas
15 schools in the directory · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 3 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Sherman by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Crutchfield EL
Elementary · Sherman ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Sherman Middle
Middle · Sherman ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Fairview EL
Elementary · Sherman ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Sherman are Crutchfield EL (7.0/10), Sherman Middle (7.0/10), and Fairview EL (6.2/10), among 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
Schools
15
11 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.7
10 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
15
11 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.7
10 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.0/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Sherman public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sherman public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sherman
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (10 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crutchfield EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Sherman Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairview EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Henry W Sory EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Dillingham EL | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Piner Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Washington EL | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Sherman H S | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Wakefield EL | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Percy W Neblett EL | 3.6 / 10 |
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About Schools in Sherman, Texas
Sherman, Texas is home to 15 schools, including 11 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
The 10 public schools in this comparison average 5.7 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Crutchfield EL with a composite score of 7.0/10.
Sherman is served by 1 school district: SHERMAN ISD. These districts collectively serve 7,843 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 414 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | 297 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 3 | 523 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 4 | 834 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 5 | 503 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 6 | 330 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 7 | 561 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.6 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate 150 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 11 students · Pre-K–T1 | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 833 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
| 2 | 835 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,160 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 213 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.5 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Grayson Christian SchoolPrivate 163 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Texoma Christian SchoolPrivate 259 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Sherman
Sherman, Texas · 15 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 3
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Common questions about schools in Sherman, Texas
How many schools are in Sherman, Texas?
Sherman has 15 schools, including 11 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Sherman, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Sherman is 5.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Sherman, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Sherman on MySchoolScout is Crutchfield EL with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Sherman, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Sherman on MySchoolScout is Crutchfield EL with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Sherman, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Sherman on MySchoolScout is Sherman Middle with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Sherman, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Sherman on MySchoolScout is Sherman H S with a composite score of 5.2/10.
How many school districts serve Sherman, Texas?
Sherman is served by 1 school district: Sherman ISD.
Are there private schools in Sherman, Texas?
Yes, Sherman has 4 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Grayson Christian School with a score of 7.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sherman, Texas?
Among 10 public schools in Sherman that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sherman, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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