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Best Public Schools in Ithaca, NY


At a glance
13
Schools
5,122
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedIthaca Senior High School186th of 1,234 New York high schools
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Biggest riser
Enfield School up 311 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Enfield School 7.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Ithaca, New York is home to a diverse set of 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve students across the Ithaca City School District and the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES district, providing a range of educational opportunities.

Among the standout schools in the area is Ithaca Senior High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York. This school boasts strong test scores, with over 90% proficiency in several Regents exams, and a solid 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%. Another top performer is Northeast School, an elementary school that ranks among the best in the state. Meanwhile, Boynton Middle School and Dewitt Middle School also stand out, with strong ELA and math proficiency rates that often exceed state and district averages.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the Ithaca schools. While many institutions perform well, there are stark differences in test scores and other metrics between the top-performing and lower-performing schools. This suggests a potential correlation between student socioeconomic status and educational outcomes, an area that the Ithaca City School District may need to address to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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