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PS 87 William Sherman

New York, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 3

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About PS 87 William Sherman

PS 87 William Sherman is a public school in New York, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 751 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New York. With about 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.3 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 3 runs 42 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Within 5 miles there are 697 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	160 W 78th St, New York, NY 10024
Phone	(212) 678-2826
School district	New York City Geographic District # 3
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	751
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	49
Students per teacher	15.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360007802335). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 87 William Sherman serve?

PS 87 William Sherman serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 87 William Sherman?

PS 87 William Sherman reported 751 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 87 William Sherman?

About 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 751 students and 49 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 87 William Sherman a public or charter school?

PS 87 William Sherman is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 87 William Sherman in?

PS 87 William Sherman is part of New York City Geographic District # 3. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-3/

Where is PS 87 William Sherman located?

PS 87 William Sherman is at 160 W 78th St, New York, NY 10024. The phone number is (212) 678-2826.

How many other schools are near PS 87 William Sherman?

There are 697 other schools within 5 miles of PS 87 William Sherman in our directory.