For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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