Sherman School is located in the scenic town of Sherman, Connecticut in the northern-most corner of Fairfield County.  Our school sits in the very center of town, near Candlewood Lake and bordering New York state.  We are a rural community of 23.4 square miles with a population estimated at 3,100.

Our one-school district serves approximately 300 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. We offer small classes, with an average size of 15 students per class and have a highly qualified staff.

In addition, students enjoy Wellness (combined Physical Education and Health), Library Media Technology, Music (including Band and Chorus), and Art. Technology is integrated into the curricula with 1:1 computing in the middle school as well as stationary and mobile computer labs and carts. Students with exceptional needs are serviced by a dedicated staff of teachers and specialists and all children benefit from our Psychologist and Guidance staff.  

Sherman School has a commitment to ensure all students are provided with the individualized support needed to be successful. Our MTSS team provides intervention services that support the whole child, including academics, speech, occupational therapy, and social emotional/behavioral.

Our high school students have a choice of area schools to attend including New Milford High School, New Fairfield High School, Shepaug Valley School, as well as Henry Abbott Tech or Shepaug Agriscience for specialty programs.