For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,424 students in Herkimer County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Herkimer County, NY are Town Of Webb School, West Canada Valley Elementary School and Poland 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 47% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Town Of Webb School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 Main St
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Old Forge, NY 13420
(315) 369-3222
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
West Canada Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5447 State Rt 28
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Newport, NY 13416
(315) 845-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Poland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 Cold Brook St
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0203
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 826-0203
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Mount Markham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fairground Rd
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2840
West Winfield, NY 13491
(315) 822-2840
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Benton Hall Academy
(Math: 56% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ward Sq
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Harry M Fisher Elementary 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
Gr: PK-1 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Frankfort-schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Reese Rd
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7491
Frankfort, NY 13340
(315) 895-7491
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Dolgeville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38 Slawson St
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 429-3155
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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, West Canada Valley Elementary School and Poland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Herkimer County?
9 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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