For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herkimer High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Grades: 6-12
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
Herkimer Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562
Grades: PK-5
| 543 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
| 307 students
Herkimer, New York 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
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).
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