| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Central School District | Lansing | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 1,178 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Trumansburg Central School District | Jacksonville | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,002 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ithaca City School District | Brooktondale | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 5,090 | 12 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Groton Central School District | Groton | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 800 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dryden Central School District | Dryden | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1,345 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Newfield Central School District | Newfield | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 723 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Tompkins County compares
Together they enroll 10,138 students across 28 schools. The largest is Ithaca City School District with 5,090 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Tompkins County, New York
Tompkins County has 6 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Tompkins County is Lansing Central School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Tompkins County, NY?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Tompkins County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Tompkins County, NY?
Of the districts serving Tompkins County, Lansing Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.