Best Schools in Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County, NY has a total of 56 schools including 20 high schools, 10 middle schools and 25 elementary schools. A total of 17,203 students attend Tompkins County, NY schools. On average, schools in Tompkins County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tompkins County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County, NY has 20 high schools with 6,325 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Tompkins County score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 74% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tompkins County exceed expectations.
1. Dryden High School
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Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
2. Lansing High School
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Lansing Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
3. Ithaca Senior High School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
4. Homer Senior High School
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Homer Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
5. Newfield Senior High School
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Newfield Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
6. Charles O Dickerson High School
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Trumansburg Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
7. Cortland High School
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Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 596 Students
8. New Roots Charter School
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New Roots Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 106 Students
9. Spencer-van Etten High School
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Spencer-van Etten Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
10. Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
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Southern Cayuga Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County, NY has 10 middle schools with 3,302 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Tompkins County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tompkins County don't meet expectations.
1. Russell I Doig Middle School
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Trumansburg Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 302 Students
2. Lansing Middle School
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Lansing Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 366 Students
3. Boynton Middle School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
4. Randall Middle School
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Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 263 Students
5. Dewitt Middle School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
6. Spencer-van Etten Middle School
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Spencer-van Etten Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 235 Students
7. Homer Junior High School
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Homer Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
8. Newark Valley Middle School
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Newark Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 290 Students
9. Dryden Middle School
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Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
10. Newfield Middle School
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Newfield Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County, NY has 25 elementary schools with 7,283 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Tompkins County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tompkins County don't meet expectations.
1. Northeast School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
2. Trumansburg Elementary School
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Trumansburg Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 389 Students
3. Southern Cayuga Elementary School
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Southern Cayuga Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
4. South Hill School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
5. Belle Sherman School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
6. Groton Elementary School
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Groton Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
7. Caroline Elementary School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
8. Homer Intermediate School
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Homer Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 379 Students
9. Spencer-van Etten Elementary School
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Spencer-van Etten Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 332 Students
10. Cayuga Heights Elementary School
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Ithaca City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 303 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tompkins County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tompkins County, NY has a total population of 105,740 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tompkins County, 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 Tompkins County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tompkins County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tompkins County, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tompkins County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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