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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Herkimer County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 9,909 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, Mount Markham Senior 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 41% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Herkimer County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Herkimer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 Frederick St
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mount Markham Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Frankfort-schuyler Central High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 Palmer St
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7461
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Town Of Webb School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3002 Main St
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Poland Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
74 Cold Brook St
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-7900
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
West Canada Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5447 State Rt 28
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Little Falls High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Poland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
74 Cold Brook St
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0203
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Mount Markham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2840
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1010.
James A Green Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
West Canada Valley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5447 State Rt 28
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Barringer Road Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
326 Barringer Rd
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 894-8420
Gr: 2-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Benton Hall Academy
(Math: 56% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Ward Sq
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Herkimer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Utica Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 School Ln
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 266-1072
Gr: K-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Frankfort-schuyler Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Palmer St
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7461
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Owen D Young Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2316 State Rt 80
Van Hornesville, NY 13475
(315) 858-0729
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Little Falls Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Herkimer Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Harry M Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Fisher Ave
Mohawk, NY 13407
(315) 866-4851
Gr: PK-1 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2121.
Mount Markham Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2870
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2222.
Gregory B Jarvis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Grove St
Mohawk, NY 13407
(315) 866-2620
Gr: 5-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2323.
Frankfort-schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Reese Rd
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7491
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Dolgeville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces
Special Education School
352 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-2023
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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, Mount Markham Senior High School and Frankfort-schuyler Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Herkimer County?
26 public schools are located in Herkimer County.
What percentage of students in Herkimer County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Herkimer County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Herkimer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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