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Best Sherman Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,452 students in Sherman, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 761 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sherman, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman, TX are Piner Middle School, Fairview Elementary School and Percy W Neblett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sherman have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sherman, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piner Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
402 W Pecan
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W Taylor St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6580
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Percy W Neblett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Gallagher
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6670
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Henry W Sory Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Binkley Park Dr
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6650
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sunset Blvd
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6595
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E Lamar
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Sherman High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2907 W Travis St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 2,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Crutchfield Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
521 S Dewey Ave
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6565
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Dillingham Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 E Gallagher Dr
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Gr: K-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 S Travis St
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6700
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
El Early Childhood/pk
400 N Sunset
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6402
Rank: n/an/a
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center
505 E College St
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6545
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
New Elementary School
2701 N Loy Lake Rd
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6402

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sherman, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Sherman, TX include Piner Middle School, Fairview Elementary School and Percy W Neblett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sherman?
13 public schools are located in Sherman.
What percentage of students in Sherman go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sherman are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman?
Sherman public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sherman are often viewed compared to one another?

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