For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,095 students in Herkimer County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Herkimer County, NY are Town Of Webb School, Poland Elementary School and Mount Markham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herkimer County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Herkimer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Herkimer County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Town Of Webb School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3002 Main St
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Grades: PK-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Poland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74 Cold Brook St
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0203
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0203
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Markham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2840
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2840
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Benton Hall Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ward Sq
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Herkimer Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 517 students
Rank: #66.
Harry M Fisher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Fisher Ave
Mohawk, NY 13407
(315) 866-4851
Mohawk, NY 13407
(315) 866-4851
Grades: PK-1
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Frankfort-schuyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Reese Rd
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7491
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7491
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
Dolgeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Herkimer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Grades: 5-8
| 242 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
1 Golden Bomber Dr
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471
Grades: 7-12
| 730 students
500 Fairground Road
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-6343
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-6343
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
77 East North St
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7720
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7720
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
160 School Ln
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 735-8336
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 735-8336
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Herkimer County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Herkimer County, NY include Town Of Webb School, Poland Elementary School and Mount Markham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Herkimer County?
8 public preschools are located in Herkimer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Herkimer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Herkimer County include: Dolgeville Elementary School vs. Harry M Fisher Elementary School, Benton Hall Academy vs. Dolgeville Elementary School, Harry M Fisher Elementary School vs. Dolgeville Elementary School
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