For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,009 students in 14850, NY (there are , serving 402 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 14850, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 14850, NY are Ithaca Senior High School, Northeast School and Cayuga Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 14850 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14850, NY 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14850, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
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 | 1,362 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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%
14850, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 14850, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 14850, NY include Ithaca Senior High School, Northeast School and Cayuga Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 14850?
12 public schools are located in 14850.
What percentage of students in 14850 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 14850 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14850?
14850 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
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