Summary:
Sherman, Connecticut is a small, largely residential town served by just one school—Sherman School—which enrolls 229 students across grades PK-8 as part of the Sherman School District. Because this single school covers both elementary and middle school grades, the entire community’s educational success rises or falls together, and in this case, the results are exceptional.
Sherman School is one of the very best schools in Connecticut. It ranks #1 among the state’s 153 districts and has earned a 5-star rating for three consecutive years. In the most recent rankings, the school placed #5 out of 491 elementary schools statewide, matching its #5 ranking from the prior year. Even a few years ago, it was already in the top 10 percent. This consistency, combined with an upward climb from the 92nd to the 99th percentile, shows a school that is not only excellent but also improving. With a student-teacher ratio of just 8.3 to 1, class sizes are small enough to give students a great deal of individual attention.
Academically, Sherman School far exceeds state averages on the SBAC tests. In the latest testing year, proficiency rates ranged from 70.4% in 7th-grade math to 95.5% in 3rd-grade ELA—each roughly 26 to 48 percentage points above Connecticut’s averages. The free/reduced lunch rate is a very low 6.11%, and per-pupil spending is a generous $26,293. While the school’s high scores are certainly impressive, it’s worth noting that the student body is relatively affluent and well-funded, factors commonly linked to strong outcomes. The data also doesn’t include high school grades, so parents should keep in mind that Sherman School’s record covers only PK-8. Still, for families seeking a top-tier elementary and middle school experience, Sherman School stands out as an elite choice.
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