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Best Tompkins County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 7,522 students in Tompkins County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tompkins County, NY are Northeast School, Freeville Elementary School and Cayuga Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkins County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tompkins County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Tompkins County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Winthrop Dr
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-2121
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Freeville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43 Main St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: K-3 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 E Upland Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-8557
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Raymond C Buckley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
284 Ridge Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Boynton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
560 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Groton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
516 Elm St
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5853
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Lansing Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 Ludlowville Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Gr: 5-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Groton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Gr: 6-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
South Hill School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 Hudson St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Trumansburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Whig St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Gr: PK-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Belle Sherman School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Mitchell St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Cassavant Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
32 School St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: K-3 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Lehman Alternative Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Caroline Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2439 Slaterville Rd
Slaterville Springs, NY 14881
(607) 539-7155
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Russell I Doig Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Whig St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Gr: 5-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Union St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
202 King St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Dryden Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Newfield Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
247 Main St
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
Newfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
247 Main St
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2222.
Beverly J Martin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W Buffalo St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Enfield School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Enfield Main Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
555 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tompkins County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tompkins County, NY include Northeast School, Freeville Elementary School and Cayuga Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tompkins County?
24 public elementary schools are located in Tompkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkins County?
Tompkins County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tompkins County are often viewed compared to one another?

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