For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 9,611 students in Herkimer County, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 105 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Herkimer County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Herkimer County, NY are Central Valley Academy, James A Green High School and Frankfort-schuyler Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herkimer County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Herkimer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Herkimer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Valley Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Frederick St
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
James A Green High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Frankfort-schuyler Central High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Palmer St
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7461
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7461
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Utica Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 School Ln
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 266-1072
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 266-1072
Grades: K-12
| 794 students
Rank: #55.
Little Falls High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Markham Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2900
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #77.
Poland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
74 Cold Brook St
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0203
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0203
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #88.
Town Of Webb School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 Main St
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Grades: PK-12
| 256 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Owen D Young Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2316 State Rt 80
Van Hornesville, NY 13475
(315) 858-0729
Van Hornesville, NY 13475
(315) 858-0729
Grades: K-12
| 172 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
West Canada Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5447 State Rt 28
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Rank: #1111.
Poland Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 Cold Brook St
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0209
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0209
Grades: 6-12
| 263 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Markham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2840
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2840
Grades: PK-4
| 447 students
Rank: #1313.
West Canada Valley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5447 State Rt 28
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: #1414.
Barringer Road Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
326 Barringer Rd
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 894-8420
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 894-8420
Grades: 2-4
| 460 students
Rank: #1515.
Herkimer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #1616.
Herkimer High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Grades: 6-12
| 573 students
Rank: #1717.
Benton Hall Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ward Sq
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1818.
Frankfort-schuyler Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Palmer St
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7461
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7461
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #1919.
Harry M Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Fisher Ave
Mohawk, NY 13407
(315) 866-4851
Mohawk, NY 13407
(315) 866-4851
Grades: PK-1
| 366 students
Rank: #2020.
Mount Markham Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2870
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2870
Grades: 5-8
| 305 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Dolgeville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Frankfort-schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Reese Rd
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7491
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7491
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
Rank: #2323.
Gregory B Jarvis Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28 Grove St
Mohawk, NY 13407
(315) 866-2620
Mohawk, NY 13407
(315) 866-2620
Grades: 5-8
| 636 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dolgeville Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Grades: 5-8
| 242 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Little Falls Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-4300
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces
Special Education School
352 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-2023
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-2023
Grades: K-12
| 305 students
Herkimer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Herkimer County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
711 Middleville Rd., Herkimer,
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-1252
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-1252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1 Golden Bomber Dr
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Grades: 7-12
| 730 students
500 Fairground Road
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-6343
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-6343
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
77 East North St
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7720
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7720
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
160 School Ln
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 735-8336
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 735-8336
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Herkimer County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Herkimer County, NY include Central Valley Academy, James A Green High School and Frankfort-schuyler Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Herkimer County, NY?
26 public schools are located in Herkimer County, NY.
What percentage of students in Herkimer County, NY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Herkimer County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Herkimer County, NY?
Herkimer County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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