Best Schools in Cayuga Heights, NY
Cayuga Heights, NY has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,265 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Cayuga Heights exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cayuga Heights, NY
The top high schools in Cayuga Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ithaca Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cayuga Heights, NY
The top middle schools in Cayuga Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boynton Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
2. Dewitt Middle School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cayuga Heights, NY
The top elementary schools in Cayuga Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
2. Cayuga Heights Elementary School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
3. Fall Creek Elementary School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cayuga Heights, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cayuga Heights, NY has a total population of 4,114 with 41% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cayuga Heights, 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 Cayuga Heights, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cayuga Heights, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cayuga Heights, 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 Cayuga Heights, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cayuga Heights, NY
How many schools are in Cayuga Heights, NY?
Cayuga Heights, NY has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,265 students in total.
How do schools in Cayuga Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Cayuga Heights score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Cayuga Heights exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cayuga Heights?
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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