PS 87 William Sherman
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 3 · Grades PK-5
143rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
PS 87 William Sherman ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 87 William Sherman 143rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2019 to 94th in 2025.
PS 87 William Sherman test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 87 William Sherman students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 726 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 59.4% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 19.1% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 9.8% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 7.2% | 8.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 2.8% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 87 William Sherman
Typical home value $1.56M in zip 10024 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 87 William Sherman
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Anderson School (The)New York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.1 mi away6th of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 99% - 10PS 9 Sarah AndersonNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.3 mi away137th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 88% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Upper WestSuccess Academy Charter School-Upper West · 0.3 mi away · charter21st of 2,326
ELA 96% · Math 98% - 10PS 199 Jessie Isador StrausNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.5 mi away149th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 86% - 10PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (The)New York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.6 mi away64th of 2,326
ELA 92% · Math 93% - 9PS 84 Lillian WeberNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.7 mi away431st of 2,326
ELA 76% · Math 74% - 6PS 333 Manhattan School for ChildrenNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.8 mi away1,129th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 50% - 9PS 452New York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.9 mi away377th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 80%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 87 William Sherman in?
PS 87 William Sherman is part of the New York City Geographic District # 3 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 87 William Sherman a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 87 William Sherman 143rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 87 William Sherman?
White 59%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 9% (726 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 87 William Sherman cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10024 is $1.56M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.