📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
6 Rated Districts in the Ithaca, NY Metro Area
NY State tests 2023–24 · percentile among New York districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lansing Central School District | Lansing | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #2 | Trumansburg Central School District | Trumansburg | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #3 | Ithaca City School District | Ithaca | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #4 | Groton Central School District | Groton | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #5 | Dryden Central School District | Dryden | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #6 | Newfield Central School District | Newfield | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
Best School Districts in the Ithaca, NY Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from NY State tests 2023–24 (New York) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Ithaca, NY metro area? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in the Ithaca, NY metro area, the highest-rated is Lansing Central School District (Lansing), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 86th percentile of New York districts on NY State tests 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.