For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 898 students in Sherrard, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Sherrard, IL are Sherrard Elementary School, Sherrard Jr High School and Sherrard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherrard, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sherrard have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sherrard, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherrard Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 1st St
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2917
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2917
Grades: K-4
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Sherrard Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4701 176th Ave
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2135
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2135
Grades: 7-8
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Sherrard High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4701 176th Ave
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2175
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2175
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sherrard, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Sherrard, IL include Sherrard Elementary School, Sherrard Jr High School and Sherrard High School.
How many public schools are located in Sherrard?
3 public schools are located in Sherrard.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherrard?
Sherrard public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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