| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Webb Union Free School District | Eagle Bay | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 250 | 1 | PK–12 | 3 |
| West Canada Valley Central School District | Middleville | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 638 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Poland Central School District | Cold Brook | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 530 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Central Valley Central School District | Ilion | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 2,164 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Little Falls City School District | Little Falls | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 1,078 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mount Markham Central School District | West Winfield | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,099 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District | Frankfort | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 846 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Herkimer Central School District | Herkimer | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1,171 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District | Jordanville | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 181 | 1 | K–12 | 2 |
| Dolgeville Central School District | Dolgeville | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 821 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Herkimer County compares
Together they enroll 8,778 students across 23 schools. The largest is Central Valley Central School District with 2,164 students. Districts here average 3.6/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer County has 10 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Herkimer County is Town of Webb Union Free School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Herkimer County, NY?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Herkimer County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Herkimer County, NY?
Of the districts serving Herkimer County, Town of Webb Union Free School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 65th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.