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 55% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Ithaca have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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
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.
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: 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%
Ithaca, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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