Sheridan Elem School
Bloomington, IL · Bloomington SD 87 · Grades K - 5
1,953rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
Sheridan Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sheridan Elem School 1,953rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
Sheridan Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sheridan Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 355 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.9% | 49.3% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 39.2% | 27.6% | ▼ 11.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.2% | 16.9% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 5.1% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Sheridan Elem School
Typical home value $179K in zip 61701 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sheridan Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Bent Elem SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 0.7 mi away1,494th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 27% - 2Irving Elementary SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 1 mi away1,774th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 18% - 4Oakdale Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.3 mi away1,444th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 6Glenn Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.5 mi away1,017th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 9Thomas Metcalf SchoolISU Laboratory Schools · 1.8 mi away284th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 65% - 4Parkside Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.8 mi away1,322nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 7Washington Elem SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 1.9 mi away764th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 45% - 5Colene Hoose Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2.4 mi away1,111th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sheridan Elem School in?
Sheridan Elem School is part of the Bloomington SD 87 district in Bloomington, Illinois.
Is Sheridan Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sheridan Elem School 1,953rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sheridan Elem School?
Black 49%, White 28%, Two or more races 17%, Hispanic 5% (355 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sheridan Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61701 is $179K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.