Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sherman School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherman School's student population of 311 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherman School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman School is 0.46, 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
#3493 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
5%
15%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Sherman School's ranking?
Sherman School is ranked #3493 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sherman School often compared to?
Sherman Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knickerbocker School, North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sherman School?
311 students attend Sherman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sherman School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherman School?
Sherman School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sherman School offer ?
Sherman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sherman School part of?
Sherman School is part of Watertown City School District.
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