Belle Sherman School

Students enjoy playing soccer at Belle Sherman School.

Belle Sherman School isn't far from downtown Ithaca, NY.

Belle Sherman School features two basketball hoops for students.

Belle Sherman School features a striking red and yellow playground.

Belle Sherman School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

501 Mitchell St, Ithaca, NY

Bryant Park and Belle Sherman Neighborhood

Ithaca City School District

347 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Daniel Breiman

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
54%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 53.3%	Female 46.4%
Male 53.3%	White 48.4%
Female 46.4%	Economically disadvantaged 33.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander 19.9%	Limited English proficient 15.6%
Hispanic 12.1%	Two or more races 10.1%
Black 9.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

4/28/2017

The best program is reading. Everyday bear folder has new books to read.

5.0 parent

8/25/2014

Our school creates a wonderful learning environment for its diverse student population! Our Principal is supportive and engaged with faculty, staff, students and parents. The teachers and staff are committed to providing exceptional opportunities for our students and create a culture of inclusion, a...

5.0 parent

6/20/2011

This is an extraordinary school. The principle (at the time we started here) visited the home of every new Kindergarten student, and the teachers are caring, smart, and professional.

5.0 parent

11/30/2009

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List Price Range

$342K - $713K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$511,409

Median Lot Size

8,712 Sq Ft

% Renters

80%

Average Household Income

$61,121

% of College Grads

83.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,898 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

36.2%

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Belle Sherman School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ithaca, NY and is served by the Ithaca City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 347 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Belle Sherman School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $511,409. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ithaca Senior High School, Lehman Alternative Community School, Tompkins Seneca Tioga Boces, and more. Learn more about what Ithaca has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Belle Sherman School.

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