Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherwood Elementary School serves the west part of Highland Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Motto
To nurture children as individuals, to empower children to reach their learning potential, and to inspire children to become active participants of a diverse community.
School Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sherwood Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
342 students attend Sherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sherwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherwood Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sherwood Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Elementary School is part of North Shore SD 112 School District.
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