Belle Sherman School vs New Roots Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Sherman School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
New Roots Charter School
Ithaca · Charter high · Grades 9–12
98 students
| Measure | Belle Sherman School Ithaca, New York | New Roots Charter School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #667 of 2,536 | #548 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #10848 of 50,301 | #2567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 90% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Roots Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 70.6).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 62%).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 57.1%).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 10.2).
- •Belle Sherman School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 98.
- •Belle Sherman School is a public school while New Roots Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belle Sherman School better than New Roots Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), New Roots Charter School ranks higher (73.1 vs 70.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belle Sherman School and New Roots Charter School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Sherman School: 347. New Roots Charter School: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Sherman School and New Roots Charter School rank in New York?
Belle Sherman School is 667th of 2,536 and New Roots Charter School is 548th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).