South Hill School

South Hill School serves 370 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Ithaca, New York, earning strong recognition as one of the state's top elementary schools. Ranked #483 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools, placing it in the 90th percentile, the school demonstrates solid academic achievement with an 8.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. Students benefit from an excellent 10.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio with 36 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

Academic performance shows particular strength in English Language Arts, with 72% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 59% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. The school is situated in a diverse community where 70% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting the area's educational emphasis. The neighborhood shows economic diversity, with median household income at $64,911 and a poverty rate of 20.4%, creating opportunities for students from varied backgrounds to learn together.

Located on Hudson Street in this college town setting, South Hill School operates within Ithaca's vibrant small city environment, where families value education and community engagement in the heart of the Finger Lakes region.