For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,201 students in Tompkins County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tompkins County, NY are Boynton Middle School, Dewitt Middle School and Lansing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkins County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Tompkins County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Tompkins County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Lansing Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Ludlowville Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Gr: 5-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Groton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
George Junior Republic School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Mcdonald Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Russell I Doig Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Whig St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Dryden Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Newfield Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
247 Main St
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Gr: 7-11 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 59%
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%
Tompkins County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5803
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5803
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Louis Gossett Junior Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
250 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 77%
So. Lansing Center - Girls (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box A
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tompkins County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tompkins County, NY include Boynton Middle School, Dewitt Middle School and Lansing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tompkins County?
11 public middle schools are located in Tompkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkins County?
Tompkins County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tompkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tompkins County include: Dewitt Middle School vs. Boynton Middle School, Boynton Middle School vs. Dewitt Middle School, George Junior Republic School vs. Groton Junior/senior High School
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