Central Valley school district tax rate
2026-27 school year · Herkimer County, NY
A home worth $250,000 in the Central Valley school district pays about $2,938 to $2,945 a year in school and library tax (1.18% of its value) at the 2026-27 rates, before the STAR credit. County, town and any village taxes are billed separately.
| Town or city | School rate / $1,000 | Library | % of value | $250,000 home | Max STAR (Basic / Enhanced) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of German Flattsassessed at 45.5% of value | $24.949 | $0.940 | 1.18% | $2,945 | $388 / $1,073 |
| Town of Columbiaassessed at 49.26% of value | $23.044 | $0.868 | 1.18% | $2,945 | $391 / $1,121 |
| Town of Frankfortassessed at 42.23% of value | $26.881 | $0.946 | 1.18% | $2,938 | $369 / $1,059 |
| Town of Little Fallsassessed at 50.2% of value | $22.613 | $0.852 | 1.18% | $2,945 | $381 / $1,050 |
| Town of Herkimerassessed at 49% of value | $23.167 | $0.815 | 1.18% | $2,938 | $425 / $1,078 |
School and library taxes only, for a home assessed at its town's level. The STAR credit is a check from New York State for eligible owners; it is not taken off the bill.
Questions
What is the Central Valley school tax rate?
The 2026-27 Central Valley school tax rate is set per $1,000 of assessed value and differs by town, because each town assesses at its own share of market value: $24.95 in the Town of German Flatts; $23.04 in the Town of Columbia; $26.88 in the Town of Frankfort; $22.61 in the Town of Little Falls; $23.17 in the Town of Herkimer. As a share of market value that is about 1.18% a year including the library tax.
How much is the school tax on a $250,000 home in the Central Valley district?
A home worth $250,000 in the Central Valley school district pays about $2,938 to $2,945 a year in school and library tax (1.18% of its value) at the 2026-27 rates, before the STAR credit. County, town and any village taxes are billed separately.
Look up a home in the Central Valley district to see its full bill for a new owner.
Sources: Herkimer County 2026-27 school tax rates and 2026 assessment rolls; NYS Department of Taxation and Finance maximum 2026-27 STAR savings. See how we calculate.