For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,620 students in Ithaca, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ithaca, NY are Boynton Middle School, Dewitt Middle School and Lehman Alternative Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ithaca, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Ithaca have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ithaca, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boynton Middle 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
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Dewitt Middle 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
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
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
Grades: 1-12
| 307 students
Ithaca, 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 middle schools in Ithaca, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ithaca, NY include Boynton Middle School, Dewitt Middle School and Lehman Alternative Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ithaca?
4 public middle schools are located in Ithaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Ithaca?
Ithaca public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ithaca are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ithaca include: Dewitt Middle School vs. Boynton Middle School, Boynton Middle School vs. Dewitt Middle School
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