Sherman Elem School

Sherman Elementary School serves 536 students in grades PreK through 4th in Sherman, Illinois, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 and 37 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.6 out of 10 rating and ranking #457 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 88th percentile statewide. With an impressive academic score of 9.3 out of 10, Sherman Elementary shows particular strength in literacy instruction, with 56% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading across all grade levels.

This solid foundation in early elementary education provides students with essential skills for their continued academic journey. The school serves a well-educated and economically stable community in Sangamon County, where nearly half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $136,827. The neighborhood's extremely low poverty rate of just 0.3% reflects the area's economic prosperity, with median home values around $276,700.

Sherman Elementary operates as a regular public school in this mid-size suburban setting, providing families with quality elementary education in a supportive community environment. The school's combination of strong academic results and small class sizes makes it an attractive option for families in this thriving Sangamon County community.