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#535 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 14% in state

Sherwood Elem School

Elementary School · North Shore SD 112

1900 Stratford Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

Enrollment

354

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#535 of 3,813

In Highland Park

#7 of 9

public schools

In district

#7 of 9

North Shore SD 112

School environment

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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Sherwood Elem School

8.0/10

Elementary School in Highland Park · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Wayne Thomas Elem School

8.4/10

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6.9/10

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About Sherwood Elem School

Sherwood Elem School is a public elementary school in Highland Park, IL, part of North Shore SD 112. Sherwood Elem School serves approximately 354 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sherwood Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Sherwood Elem School show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.5
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Sherwood Elem School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,799
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Sherwood Elem School — Students at Sherwood Elem School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 64.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 63.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97.5%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
97.5%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
48%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.

How Sherwood Elem School Compares

See how Sherwood Elem School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
86th percentile in IL
Academic
8.1/10
Excellent
Growth
7.2/10
Very Good
Environment
9.8/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.8%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1900 Stratford Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sherwood Elem School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Meadowbrook Elem School (rated 9.5/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Northbrook), which scores notably higher. Another option is Walden Elem School (rated 9.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Deerfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Greenbriar Elem School (rated 9.4/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Northbrook), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Highland Park, see our Highland Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Red Oak Elem School Highland Park 0.2 mi 6.9
MONTESSORI CONNECTION WEST Highland Park 0.6 mi
Kipling Elem School Deerfield 1.0 mi 9.2
COVE SCHOOL Northbrook 1.4 mi 7.6
HIGHLAND PARK MONTESSORI Highland Park 1.1 mi
Walden Elem School Deerfield 1.4 mi 9.4
Alan B Shepard Middle School Deerfield 1.6 mi 9.4
Indian Trail Elem School Highland Park 2.1 mi 9.2
Highland Park High School Highland Park 2.2 mi 9.4
ROCHELLE ZELL JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Deerfield 1.9 mi 6.9
Edgewood Middle School Highland Park 2.1 mi 8.1
Oak Terrace Elem School Highwood 2.5 mi 8.3
Meadowbrook Elem School Northbrook 2.5 mi 9.5
Greenbriar Elem School Northbrook 2.5 mi 9.4
Deerfield High School Deerfield 2.2 mi 9.6
ST NORBERT SCHOOL Northbrook 2.6 mi 7.8
Westmoor Elem School Northbrook 2.5 mi 9.4
Northwood Middle School Highland Park 2.7 mi 7.5
Northbrook Junior High School Northbrook 2.8 mi 9.4
Wayne Thomas Elem School Highland Park 2.8 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60035 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$161,811

Median Home Value

$594,600

Median Rent

$1,903/mo

Population

30,236

College Educated

76.1%

Homeownership

83.7%

Avg Commute

28.1 min

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Median Age

46

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sherwood Elem School

What grades does Sherwood Elem School serve?

Sherwood Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sherwood Elem School?

Sherwood Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elem School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sherwood Elem School rank in IL?

Sherwood Elem School ranks #535 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Sherwood Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sherwood Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sherwood Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Elem School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sherwood Elem School a charter school?

No, Sherwood Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sherwood Elem School a Title I school?

No, Sherwood Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
31 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
17 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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How does Sherwood Elem School stack up?

Wayne Thomas Elem School
8.4

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%

District

North Shore SD 112
District Enrollment
3,774
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,799
District Rank
#7 of 9

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