Belle Sherman School
Ithaca, NY · Ithaca City School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, small
1,312th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
501 MITCHELL ST, Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)274-2206NCES ID 361557001329Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 319 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.0% | 47.0% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Asian | 25.1% | 18.5% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 12.2% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 11.3% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 10.3% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $414K in zip 14850 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Belle Sherman School
- #643South Hill SchoolIthaca City School District · 0.8 mi away643rd of 2,326
ELA 71% ▲17 · Math 67% ▲17Compare - #2009Beverly J Martin Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 1.3 mi away2,009th of 2,326
ELA 39% ▼15 · Math 30% ▼20Compare - #1304Fall Creek Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 1.3 mi away1,304th of 2,326
ELA 59% ▲5 · Math 45% ▼5Compare - #855Cayuga Heights Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 2 mi away855th of 2,326
ELA 64% ▲10 · Math 63% ▲13Compare - #628Northeast SchoolIthaca City School District · 2.5 mi away628th of 2,326
ELA 63% ▲9 · Math 76% ▲26Compare - #679Caroline Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 6.2 mi away679th of 2,326
ELA 74% ▲20 · Math 63% ▲13Compare - #491Raymond C Buckley Elementary SchoolLansing Central School District · 7.9 mi away491st of 2,326
ELA 70% ▲16 · Math 76% ▲26Compare - #1884Enfield SchoolIthaca City School District · 7.9 mi away1,884th of 2,326
ELA 40% ▼14 · Math 37% ▼13Compare
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.