Best Schools in 14817, NY
14817, NY has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,467 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in 14817 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 14817, NY
The top high schools in 14817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ithaca Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
2. Dryden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
3. Candor Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Candor Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 306 Students
Best Middle Schools in 14817, NY
The top middle schools in 14817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boynton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
2. Dewitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
3. Dryden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 14817, NY
The top elementary schools in 14817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caroline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
2. Dryden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
3. Candor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Candor Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 400 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 14817, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
14817, NY has a total population of 2,477 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 14817, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 14817, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 14817, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 14817, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 14817, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 14817, NY
How many schools are in 14817, NY?
14817, NY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,467 students in total.
How do schools in 14817 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 14817 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in 14817 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 14817?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations