For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,048 students in Ithaca, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ithaca, NY are Ithaca Senior High School, New Roots Charter 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Ithaca have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Ithaca, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ithaca Senior High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ithaca, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ithaca Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,362 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
New Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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)
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Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ithaca, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ithaca, NY include Ithaca Senior High School, New Roots Charter School and Lehman Alternative Community School.
How many public high schools are located in Ithaca?
4 public high schools are located in Ithaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Ithaca?
Ithaca public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ithaca are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ithaca include: New Roots Charter School vs. Lehman Alternative Community School, Lehman Alternative Community School vs. Ithaca Senior High School, New Roots Charter School vs. Ithaca Senior High School
