| 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 | 5 |
| 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 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Tompkins County, New York
Tompkins County has 6 public school districts covering 14 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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