Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherman Elementary serves the northeast part of McLean, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Families living within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sherman Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#51 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
8%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
57%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman Elementary School's ranking?
Sherman Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sherman Elementary School often compared to?
Sherman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kent Gardens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
290 students attend Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sherman Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?
Sherman Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great little school. Very highly recommend. Test scores are really high. The school has an active PTA and there is a lot of parent involvement, because McLean is a wealthy suburb with a lot of parents who have graduate degrees and professional jobs. The building just was renovated in 2009. The teachers are excellent, although there has been huge teacher turnover in the last few years. One downside is the school sometimes has to have split classes because it's such a small school. Usually they have 2 classes of each grade, but sometimes there will be a 4th and 5th grade combined class where 1 teacher teaches both grades in the same classroom, along with one 4th grade-only class and one 5th grade-only class. Some kids do fine with that but others do not, so some parents do not like split classes. Also, the Franklin Sherman students who qualify for GT (Gifted and Talented program) go to the Haycock Elementary school starting in 3rd grade. Franklin Sherman still has a GT enrichment teacher, but budget cuts have forced them to reduce her hours.
Review Sherman Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
