For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 536 students in Sherman, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Sherman, IL is Sherman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sherman have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sherman, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 South St
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021
Gr: PK-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sherman, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman, IL include Sherman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sherman?
1 public schools are located in Sherman.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman?
Sherman public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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