Best Schools in Herkimer County, NY
Herkimer County, NY has 54 public schools (16 high, 10 middle, 19 elementary) serving 19,052 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Herkimer County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Herkimer County, NY
The top high schools in Herkimer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hartford Senior High School
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New Hartford Central School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 645 Students
2. Whitesboro High School
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Whitesboro Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 938 Students
3. Mount Markham Senior High School
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Mount Markham Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
4. Sauquoit Valley High School
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Sauquoit Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 268 Students
5. Frankfort-schuyler Central High School
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Frankfort-schuyler Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
6. Holland Patent Central High School
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Holland Patent Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 409 Students
7. Little Falls High School
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Little Falls City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
8. Remsen Junior-senior High School
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Remsen Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 179 Students
9. Central Valley Academy
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Central Valley Csd At Ilion-mohawk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 624 Students
10. Poland Junior-senior High School
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Poland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in Herkimer County, NY
The top middle schools in Herkimer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry Junior High School
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New Hartford Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 10 • 584 Students
2. Sauquoit Valley Middle School
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Sauquoit Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 308 Students
3. Whitesboro Middle School
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Whitesboro Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 474 Students
4. Parkway Middle School
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Whitesboro Central School District • Public • Grades 6 • 241 Students
5. Holland Patent Middle School
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Holland Patent Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
6. Little Falls Middle School
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Little Falls City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 242 Students
7. Adirondack Middle School
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Adirondack Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
8. Frankfort-schuyler Middle School
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Frankfort-schuyler Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
9. Gregory B Jarvis Middle School
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Central Valley Csd At Ilion-mohawk • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
10. Mount Markham Middle School
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Mount Markham Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Herkimer County, NY
The top elementary schools in Herkimer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deerfield Elementary School
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Whitesboro Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
2. Hughes Elementary School
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New Hartford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 453 Students
3. Poland Elementary School
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Poland Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
4. Boonville Elementary School
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Adirondack Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
5. Holland Patent Elementary School
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Holland Patent Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 237 Students
6. West Canada Valley Elementary School
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West Canada Valley Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 315 Students
7. Sauquoit Valley Elementary School
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Sauquoit Valley Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 347 Students
8. Benton Hall Academy
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Little Falls City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
9. Mount Markham Elementary School
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Mount Markham Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students
10. Richfield Springs Elementary School
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Richfield Springs Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Herkimer County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Herkimer County, NY has a total population of 60,139 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Herkimer County, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Herkimer County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Herkimer County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Herkimer County, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Herkimer County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Herkimer County, NY
How many schools are in Herkimer County, NY?
Herkimer County, NY has 54 public schools: 16 high schools, 10 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 19,052 students in total.
How do schools in Herkimer County perform on state tests?
On average, 54 schools in Herkimer County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Herkimer County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Herkimer County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Herkimer County
11 places in Herkimer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Frankfort (4)
- Herkimer (3)
- Little Falls (3)
- West Winfield (3)
- Dolgeville (2)
- Ilion (2)
- Mohawk (2)
- Newport (2)
- Poland (2)
- Old Forge (1)
- Van Hornesville (1)
School districts (4)
- Central Valley Csd At Ilion-Mohawk (4 schools)
- Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District (3 schools)
- Little Falls City School District (3 schools)
- Mount Markham Central School District (3 schools)