Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Ithaca, NY · Ithaca City School District · Grades PK-5
855th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
Cayuga Heights Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cayuga Heights Elementary School 855th 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 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Cayuga Heights Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 270 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.3% | 64.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 9.6% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.2% | 9.3% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 9.0% | 8.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 8.5% | 7.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Typical home value $414K in zip 14850 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Fall Creek Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 1.1 mi away1,304th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 8Northeast SchoolIthaca City School District · 1.2 mi away628th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 76% - 2Beverly J Martin Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 1.8 mi away2,009th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 5Belle Sherman SchoolIthaca City School District · 2 mi away1,312th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 50% - 8South Hill SchoolIthaca City School District · 2.2 mi away643rd of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 67% - 8Raymond C Buckley Elementary SchoolLansing Central School District · 5.8 mi away491st of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 76% - 2Enfield SchoolIthaca City School District · 7.4 mi away1,884th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 5Freeville Elementary SchoolDryden Central School District · 7.7 mi away1,205th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cayuga Heights Elementary School in?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is part of the Ithaca City School District district in Ithaca, New York.
Is Cayuga Heights Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cayuga Heights Elementary School 855th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Cayuga Heights Elementary School?
White 65%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 9%, Black 8% (270 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cayuga Heights Elementary 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.