For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,354 students in 13350, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 13350, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13350, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 13350 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13350, NY 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13350, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herkimer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Herkimer Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-8562
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13350, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13350, NY include Herkimer High School and Herkimer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13350?
3 public schools are located in 13350.
What percentage of students in 13350 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 13350 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13350?
13350 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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