Belle Sherman School
Ithaca, NY · Ithaca City School District · Grades PK-5
1,312th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Belle Sherman School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Belle Sherman School 1,312th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Belle Sherman School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Belle Sherman School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 319 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 47.0% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 24.1% | 18.5% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 12.2% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.3% | 11.3% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 10.3% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Belle Sherman School
Typical home value $414K in zip 14850 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Belle Sherman School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8South Hill SchoolIthaca City School District · 0.8 mi away643rd of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 67% - 2Beverly J Martin Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 1.3 mi away2,009th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 5Fall Creek Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 1.3 mi away1,304th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 7Cayuga Heights Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 2 mi away855th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 63% - 8Northeast SchoolIthaca City School District · 2.5 mi away628th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 76% - 8Caroline Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 6.2 mi away679th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 63% - 8Raymond C Buckley Elementary SchoolLansing Central School District · 7.9 mi away491st of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 76% - 2Enfield SchoolIthaca City School District · 7.9 mi away1,884th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Belle Sherman School in?
Belle Sherman School is part of the Ithaca City School District district in Ithaca, New York.
Is Belle Sherman School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Belle Sherman School 1,312th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Belle Sherman School?
White 47%, Asian 19%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 11% (319 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Belle Sherman School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14850 is $414K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.