Sherman Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,937th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
Sherman Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sherman Elem School 1,937th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 8th in 2025.
Sherman Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sherman Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 210 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.8% | 81.4% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 18.1% | ▲ 12.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Sherman Elem School
Typical home value $252K in zip 60609 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sherman Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Holmes Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away2,034th of 2,105
ELA 13% - 4Dewey Elem Academy of Fine ArtsChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,286th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 20% - 2Libby Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,823rd of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 8% - 2KIPP Chicago Charters - Bloom CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away · charter1,791st of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 12% - 1Hamline Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away2,007th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 12% - 7Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad CtChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away782nd of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 49% - 1Fulton Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away2,075th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 10% - 1Graham A Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away2,054th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 7%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sherman Elem School in?
Sherman Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Sherman Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sherman Elem School 1,937th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sherman Elem School?
Black 81%, Hispanic 18% (210 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sherman Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60609 is $252K 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.