For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Sherman, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sherman, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman, NY are Sherman High School and Sherman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sherman have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sherman, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Park St
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Gr: 7-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Park St
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Sherman, NY 14781
(716) 761-6121
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sherman, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman, NY include Sherman High School and Sherman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sherman?
2 public schools are located in Sherman.
What percentage of students in Sherman go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sherman are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman?
Sherman public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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