For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 510 students in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman are Shabazz-city High School and Sherman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sherman, Madison, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shabazz-city High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ruskin St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison, WI include Shabazz-city High School and Sherman Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison?
the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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