For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,646 students in 14850, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14850, NY are Boynton Middle School, Dewitt Middle School and Lehman Alternative Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 14850 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 14850, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14850, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boynton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2241
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-3222
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Lehman Alternative Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
555 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
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 middle schools in 14850, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 14850, NY include Boynton Middle School, Dewitt Middle School and Lehman Alternative Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 14850?
4 public middle schools are located in 14850.
What is the racial composition of students in 14850?
14850 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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