For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 417 students in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison, WI.
The top ranked public elementary school in Sherman is 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ruskin St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison, WI include Sherman Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherman, Madison?
1 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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