South Hill School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ithaca, New York 14850 · Ithaca City School District
#565 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#8674 of 50,301 nationally
About South Hill School
South Hill School is a public elementary located in Ithaca, in the Ithaca City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 363 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 565th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 363.
There are 12 schools in Ithaca; South Hill School ranks 6th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Hill School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Hill School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
New Roots Charter School
Ithaca · Charter high · Grades 9–12
98 students · 878 m away
Beverly J Martin Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students · 1.2 km away
Belle Sherman School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students · 1.3 km away
Fall Creek Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 1.9 km away
Lehman Alternative Community School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students · 2.2 km away
Ithaca Senior High School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,411 students · 2.4 km away
Boynton Middle School
Ithaca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students · 3.0 km away
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students · 3.6 km away
Northeast School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students · 4.8 km away
Dewitt Middle School
Ithaca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students · 5.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Hill School a good school?
South Hill School has a Success Index (US) of 73.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #565 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Hill School rank in New York?
South Hill School ranks #565 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #8674 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Hill School?
South Hill School had 363 students in 2025.
Is South Hill School a elementary school or a high school?
South Hill School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Hill School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Hill School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.