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Herkimer County

New York · Public K-12

New York's Herkimer County runs 25 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Central Valley CSD at Ilion-Mohawk at 2,015 students. By grade band, the county runs 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools.

7-year change in Herkimer County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,619
+204 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
25
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 95%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
4%
was 1%
% Asian
3%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
25
12 districts
Enrollment
9,619
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,515
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.2%
Below New York avg
Elementary
9
3,640 students
Middle
4
1,318 students
High
8
2,985 students
Combined / other
4
1,676 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK
2,015 students · 12 districts in Herkimer County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Herkimer County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.4% under 18

Test scores in Herkimer County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 22 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 22 schools in Herkimer County ranked by score →

All schools (25)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOLFrankfortCombinedKG-12997·
GREGORY B JARVIS MIDDLE SCHOOLMohawkMiddle05-08618·
CENTRAL VALLEY ACADEMYIlionHigh09-12615·
HERKIMER HIGH SCHOOLHerkimerHigh06-12537·
HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHerkimerElementaryPK-05533·
MOUNT MARKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWest WinfieldElementaryPK-04465·
BENTON HALL ACADEMYLittle FallsElementaryPK-05441·
BARRINGER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLIlionElementary02-04434·
DOLGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDolgevilleElementaryPK-06419·
FRANKFORT-SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFrankfortElementaryPK-06379·
JAMES A GREEN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLDolgevilleHigh07-12369·
WEST CANADA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNewportElementaryPK-06365·
HARRY M FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMohawkElementaryPK-01348·
LITTLE FALLS HIGH SCHOOLLittle FallsHigh09-12331·
WEST CANADA VALLEY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLNewportHigh07-12311·
FRANKFORT-SCHUYLER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLFrankfortHigh09-12288·
HERKIMER-FULTON-HAMILTON-OTSEGO BOCESHerkimerCombinedKG-12284·
MOUNT MARKHAM MIDDLE SCHOOLWest WinfieldMiddle05-08284·
MOUNT MARKHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLWest WinfieldHigh09-12283·
POLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPolandElementaryPK-05256·
POLAND JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLPolandHigh06-12251·
TOWN OF WEBB SCHOOLOld ForgeCombinedPK-12236·
LITTLE FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOLLittle FallsMiddle06-08233·
FRANKFORT-SCHUYLER MIDDLE SCHOOLFrankfortMiddle06-08183·
OWEN D YOUNG CENTRAL SCHOOLVan HornesvilleCombinedKG-12159·

Cities in Herkimer County

Frankfort4 schoolsHerkimer3 schoolsLittle Falls3 schoolsWest Winfield3 schoolsDolgeville2 schoolsIlion2 schoolsMohawk2 schoolsNewport2 schoolsPoland2 schoolsOld Forge1 schoolVan Hornesville1 school

About Herkimer County

Herkimer County is a low-population New York county of about 59,757 residents, home to 25 public schools and roughly 9,619 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $68,515, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 12% noticeably below the New York median.

In terms of grade levels, Herkimer County is made up of 9 elementary schools (3,640 students), 4 middle schools (1,318), 8 high schools (2,985), and 4 combined or other schools.

CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,015 students across Herkimer County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Herkimer County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 9,415 students to 9,619. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 95% to 85%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Herkimer County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Herkimer County?
There are 25 public K-12 schools in Herkimer County, New York, with a combined enrollment of about 9,619.
How many high schools are in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County, New York has 8 public high schools, serving approximately 2,985 students.
How many middle schools are in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County, New York has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,318 students.
How many elementary schools are in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County, New York has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,640 students.
What is the largest school district in Herkimer County?
CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK is the largest school district in Herkimer County, serving approximately 2,015 students. The county contains 12 school districts overall.
What is the population of Herkimer County?
Herkimer County, New York has a population of approximately 59,757, with a median age of 45. About 20.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Herkimer County?
Median household income in Herkimer County is $68,515, below the New York average of $77,785. About 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Herkimer County?
Approximately 22.7% of adults 25 and older in Herkimer County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Herkimer County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.2% of students in Herkimer County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Herkimer County schools?
Across Herkimer County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 to 1.

Herkimer County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data