For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 954 students in Herkimer County, NY.
The top ranked public charter school in Herkimer County, NY is Utica Academy Of Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herkimer County, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Herkimer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Herkimer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Utica Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 School Ln
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 266-1072
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 266-1072
Grades: K-12
| 954 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 charter schools in Herkimer County, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Herkimer County, NY include Utica Academy Of Science Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Herkimer County?
1 public charter schools are located in Herkimer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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