For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,647 students in Ithaca, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ithaca, NY are Northeast School, Cayuga Heights Elementary School and Boynton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ithaca, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ithaca have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ithaca, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
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: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
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 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
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 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
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 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
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 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
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 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
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 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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: 1-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Ithaca, New York 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ithaca, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ithaca, NY include Northeast School, Cayuga Heights Elementary School and Boynton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ithaca?
11 public elementary schools are located in Ithaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Ithaca?
Ithaca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ithaca are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ithaca include: Dewitt Middle School vs. Boynton Middle School, Boynton Middle School vs. Dewitt Middle School, South Hill School vs. Belle Sherman School
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