Sherman School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 · Fairfield School District
#27 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#305 of 50,301 nationally
About Sherman School
Sherman School is a public elementary located in Fairfield, in the Fairfield School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 385 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 92.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 27th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (62th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 385.
There are 15 schools in Fairfield; Sherman School ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)90%
- Reading proficiency (30%)90%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sherman School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sherman School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tomlinson Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students · 1.0 km away
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students · 1.6 km away
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,367 students · 1.8 km away
Black Rock School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students · 2.5 km away
Riverfield School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students · 3.0 km away
Mill Hill School
Southport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 3.1 km away
Holland Hill School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 3.4 km away
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
450 students · 3.4 km away
Osborn Hill School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 4.2 km away
Park City Prep Charter School
Bridgeport · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
434 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Ivy Drive School
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
Holland Hill School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Old Greenwich School
Old Greenwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Bear Path School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
385 students
Jerome Harrison School
North Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
385 students
Wells Road Intermediate School
Granby · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
384 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherman School a good school?
Sherman School has a Success Index (US) of 92.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #27 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sherman School rank in Connecticut?
Sherman School ranks #27 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #305 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sherman School?
Sherman School had 385 students in 2025.
Is Sherman School a elementary school or a high school?
Sherman School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sherman School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sherman School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.