P.S. 087 William Sherman

P.S. 087 William Sherman is a highly regarded and popular elementary school (PK-5) located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, known for its strong academic performance and active parent community. The school consistently achieves ELA and Math proficiency rates significantly above citywide medians, placing it among the top elementary schools in New York. Parents frequently describe a nurturing environment that fosters a "small school feeling" despite its substantial enrollment. The school is committed to the arts, offering partnerships with various cultural organizations to enrich student learning. It also features a popular Spanish Dual Language program. The school's mission emphasizes creating a stimulating and inclusive environment where students develop critical thinking and curiosity through deep, thematic units of study. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with survey results indicating strong positive experiences with the school's climate and relationships. The school maintains a very high attendance rate and a virtually non-existent suspension rate, contributing to a positive and orderly learning atmosphere. The current school building, an early-modern design by Rosario Candela and Paul Resnick, was completed in 1954.