Best Schools in Sheridan, NY
Sheridan, NY has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,513 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Sheridan underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sheridan, NY
The top high schools in Sheridan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fredonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
2. Silver Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
3. Forestville Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forestville Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 201 Students
4. Dunkirk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunkirk City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 882 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sheridan, NY
The top middle schools in Sheridan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fredonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Silver Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sheridan, NY
The top elementary schools in Sheridan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forestville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forestville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
2. Silver Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Creek Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
3. Fredonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia Central School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 398 Students
4. Dunkirk Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunkirk City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 588 Students
5. Wheelock Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 166 Students
6. School 7
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunkirk City School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 174 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sheridan, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sheridan, NY has a total population of 586 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sheridan, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sheridan, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sheridan, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sheridan, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sheridan, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sheridan, NY
How many schools are in Sheridan, NY?
Sheridan, NY has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,513 students in total.
How do schools in Sheridan perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Sheridan score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Sheridan underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sheridan?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Sheridan, NY
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations