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Best Tompkins County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,201 students in Tompkins County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tompkins County, NY are Boynton Middle School, Dewitt Middle School and Lansing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkins County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Tompkins County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tompkins County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boynton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 N Cayuga St
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
560 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Lansing Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 Ludlowville Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Gr: 5-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Groton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Gr: 6-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
George Junior Republic School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 Mcdonald Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Lehman Alternative Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Russell I Doig Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Whig St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Gr: 5-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Dryden Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Newfield Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
247 Main St
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Gr: 8-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
555 Warren Rd
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 Tompkins County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tompkins County, NY include Boynton Middle School, Dewitt Middle School and Lansing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tompkins County?
11 public middle schools are located in Tompkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkins County?
Tompkins County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tompkins County are often viewed compared to one another?

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