West Canada school district tax rate
2026-27 school year · Herkimer County & Oneida County, NY
A home worth $250,000 in the West Canada school district pays about $2,865 a year in school and library tax (1.15% 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 Newportassessed at 54% of value | $20.819 | $0.409 | 1.15% | $2,865 | $382 / $1,050 |
| Town of Fairfieldassessed at 48% of value | $23.421 | $0.460 | 1.15% | $2,865 | $341 / $978 |
| Town of Norwayassessed at 39% of value | $28.826 | $0.566 | 1.15% | $2,865 | $365 / $1,004 |
| Town of Schuylerassessed at 51% of value | $22.043 | $0.433 | 1.15% | $2,865 | $362 / $1,019 |
| Town of Herkimerassessed at 49% of value | $22.943 | $0.450 | 1.15% | $2,865 | $380 / $1,031 |
| Town of Deerfieldassessed at 8% of value | $140.525 | $2.759 | 1.15% | $2,865 | $361 / $964 |
| Town of Manheimassessed at 47% of value | $23.919 | $0.470 | 1.15% | $2,865 | $354 / $991 |
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 West Canada school tax rate?
The 2026-27 West Canada 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: $20.82 in the Town of Newport; $23.42 in the Town of Fairfield; $28.83 in the Town of Norway; $22.04 in the Town of Schuyler; $22.94 in the Town of Herkimer; $140.52 in the Town of Deerfield; $23.92 in the Town of Manheim. As a share of market value that is about 1.15% a year including the library tax.
How much is the school tax on a $250,000 home in the West Canada district?
A home worth $250,000 in the West Canada school district pays about $2,865 a year in school and library tax (1.15% 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 West Canada district to see its full bill for a new owner.
Sources: Herkimer County and Oneida 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.