What types of schools are available in Ithaca, New York?

Ithaca, New York offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Ithaca, New York

Q: How many schools are in Ithaca, New York?

There are 13 schools in Ithaca, New York, serving 5,122 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Ithaca?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Ithaca, New York, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 13 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

5,122

Total Students

Across Ithaca

8.6:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

13 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,411 students at Ithaca Senior High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

New Roots Charter School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

116 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

560 Warren Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Lehman Alternative Community School

publichighGrade 6-12

111 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Ithaca Senior High School

publichighGrade 9-12

1401 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Boynton Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1601 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Cayuga Heights Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

110 E Upland Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

520 Hudson St, Ithaca, NY 14850

425 Winthrop Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850

501 Mitchell St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Fall Creek Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

202 King St, Ithaca, NY 14850

20 Enfield Main Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Beverly J Martin Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

302 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Boces

publichighK-12

555 Warren Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Detailed Overview of Schools in Ithaca

Ithaca, New York is home to 13 schools serving over 5,122 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ithaca, New York?

There are 13 schools in Ithaca, serving 5,122 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Ithaca?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Ithaca include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Ithaca?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Ithaca is 8.6:1.

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