For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 954 students in Herkimer County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in Herkimer County, NY is Utica Academy Of Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herkimer County, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Herkimer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Herkimer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Utica Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 School Ln
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 266-1072
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 266-1072
Gr: K-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Herkimer County, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Herkimer County, NY include Utica Academy Of Science Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Herkimer County?
1 public charter schools are located in Herkimer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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