For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 127 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Ithaca, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is New Roots Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Ithaca, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Ithaca, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Ithaca, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Ithaca, NY include New Roots Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Ithaca?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Ithaca.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Ithaca?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Ithaca public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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