Best Public Schools in Herkimer, NY (2025-26)

Best Herkimer Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,393 students in Herkimer, NY (there are , serving 75 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Herkimer, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

The top ranked public schools in Herkimer, NY are Herkimer High School and Herkimer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Herkimer, NY public schools have an score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Herkimer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Herkimer, NY (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Herkimer High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
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801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230

Gr: 6-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Herkimer Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
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255 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562

Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: n/an/a

Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces

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352 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-2023

Gr: K-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

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Herkimer, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Herkimer County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

711 Middleville Rd., Herkimer,
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-1252

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Herkimer, NY?

The top ranked public schools in Herkimer, NY include Herkimer High School and Herkimer Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Herkimer?

3 public schools are located in Herkimer.

What percentage of students in Herkimer go to public school?

95% of all K-12 students in Herkimer are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in Herkimer?

Herkimer public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).