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Herkimer County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 113 students in Herkimer County, NY (there are 26 public schools, serving 9,909 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Herkimer County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Herkimer County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center
St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center
Gr: PK-1 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
220 Henry Street
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-4831
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Map of Mohawk Valley Christian Academy
Mohawk Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
156 W Monroe St
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-3696
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
113 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
10:1
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
0%
8%
# White Students
38 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
34%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
73 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
64%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Herkimer County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Herkimer County, NY is St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Herkimer County?
2 private schools are located in Herkimer County.
What percentage of students in Herkimer County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Herkimer County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Herkimer County?
100% of private schools in Herkimer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Herkimer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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