PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN

PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 881 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.S. 87 William Sherman, located on West 78th Street in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, is a highly regarded public elementary school known for its strong academic rigor, deep community involvement, and progressive educational philosophy. As a popular neighborhood school, it benefits from a highly engaged parent body and an active PTA, which helps provide enrichment programs that supplement the standard New York City curriculum. The school is widely recognized for fostering a warm, inclusive environment where teachers emphasize critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and a balanced approach to literacy and mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, P.S. 87 is celebrated for its diverse extracurricular offerings and its commitment to the arts. Students have access to a variety of programs, including music, visual arts, and physical education, which are integrated into the school culture to develop well-rounded learners. Because of its excellent reputation and its location in the heart of District 3, the school remains a focal point for families in the neighborhood, consistently maintaining high levels of parental satisfaction and academic achievement within the public school system.

For more information, contact PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN at (212) 678-2826 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.