For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,969 students in 14850, NY (there are 4 private schools, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 14850 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14850, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ithaca Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Winthrop Dr
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-2121
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-2121
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 E Upland Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-8557
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-8557
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Boynton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2241
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Dewitt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-3222
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-3222
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
South Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Hudson St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Lehman Alternative Community School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-12
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
Belle Sherman School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Mitchell St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2206
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #99.
Fall Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 King St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1010.
Beverly J Martin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Buffalo St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1111.
Enfield School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Enfield Main Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2221
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
555 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Grades: 1-12
| 293 students
14850, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Group Homes Of Tompkins County (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
225 S Fulton St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 37% 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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