Sherman Elementary

Sherman Elementary serves 352 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in McLean, Virginia, maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1 with 25 full-time equivalent teachers. This well-regarded public school ranks impressively at #303 out of 1,856 Virginia elementary schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide with a strong 7.6 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. Academically, Sherman Elementary demonstrates excellent performance across core subjects.

Students achieve 87% proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while math performance is even stronger at 89% proficiency or above. These results contribute to the school's impressive 8.7 out of 10 academic score, reflecting consistent achievement across grade levels. The school serves families in an exceptionally affluent and educated community, where 85% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income exceeds $250,000.

With a poverty rate of just 3% and median home values around $1.2 million, the neighborhood provides significant educational resources and family support that complement the school's academic programs. Sherman Elementary sits in the heart of McLean's small city environment, benefiting from Fairfax County's well-funded school system while serving one of Northern Virginia's most prosperous residential communities.