For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,122 students in Ithaca, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 485 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Ithaca, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ithaca, NY are Ithaca Senior High School, New Roots Charter School and Northeast School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ithaca, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ithaca have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ithaca, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ithaca Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
New Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Northeast School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Winthrop Dr
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-2121
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-2121
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E Upland Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-8557
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-8557
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Boynton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2241
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-3222
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
South Hill School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Hudson St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Belle Sherman School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Mitchell St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2206
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Lehman Alternative Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 King St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Beverly J Martin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Buffalo St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Enfield School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Enfield Main Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2221
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
555 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ithaca, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Ithaca, NY include Ithaca Senior High School, New Roots Charter School and Northeast School.
How many public schools are located in Ithaca?
13 public schools are located in Ithaca.
What percentage of students in Ithaca go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Ithaca are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ithaca?
Ithaca public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ithaca are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ithaca include: Dewitt Middle School vs. Boynton Middle School, Boynton Middle School vs. Dewitt Middle School, New Roots Charter School vs. Lehman Alternative Community School
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