South Hill School
Ithaca, NY · Ithaca City School District · Grades PK-5
643rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
South Hill School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Hill School 643rd 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 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
South Hill School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
South Hill School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 370 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.8% | 72.7% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.8% | 13.0% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 7.8% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 3.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.3% | 2.2% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near South Hill School
Typical home value $414K in zip 14850 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Hill School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Beverly J Martin Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 0.7 mi away2,009th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 5Belle Sherman SchoolIthaca City School District · 0.8 mi away1,312th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 50% - 5Fall Creek Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 1.2 mi away1,304th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 7Cayuga Heights Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 2.2 mi away855th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 63% - 8Northeast SchoolIthaca City School District · 3 mi away628th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 76% - 8Caroline Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 6.8 mi away679th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 63% - 2Enfield SchoolIthaca City School District · 7.2 mi away1,884th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 2Newfield Elementary SchoolNewfield Central School District · 7.4 mi away1,977th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Hill School in?
South Hill School is part of the Ithaca City School District district in Ithaca, New York.
Is South Hill School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Hill School 643rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of South Hill School?
White 73%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 8%, Asian 4% (370 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Hill 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.