Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 87 William Sherman ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 87 William Sherman ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 87 William Sherman's student population of 726 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 87 William Sherman ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 87 William Sherman is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 87 William Sherman's ranking?
P.s. 87 William Sherman is ranked #388 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 87 William Sherman often compared to?
P.s. 87 William Shermanis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 87 William Sherman?
726 students attend P.s. 87 William Sherman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 87 William Sherman students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 87 William Sherman?
P.s. 87 William Sherman has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 87 William Sherman offer ?
P.s. 87 William Sherman offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 87 William Sherman part of?
P.s. 87 William Sherman is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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