South Hill School

South Hill School is a public elementary in Ithaca, NY.

South Hill School is located on the South hill of Ithaca, NY.

South Hill School

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

520 Hudson St, Ithaca, NY

South Hill Neighborhood

Ithaca City School District

370 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Samantha Little

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
52%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14%

Test Scores

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

54.5%

Female

45.5%

White

74.2%

Two or more races

11.8%

Hispanic

8.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.7%

Black

2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/10/2025

South Hill has provided a great educational and social experience for my kid in the two years we've been there. Classes are small, teachers are committed, there is a great number of aides supporting teachers, and there is good social-emotional support. We have experience some minor level of bullying...

5.0 parent

9/10/2022

This school is amazing. The administration, teachers, and staff are beyond caring. The culture here is one of inclusion and belonging. The special education staff is incredible and they work seamlessly with the regular teachers. Issues are addressed with thoughtfulness and care.We have put off movin...

1.0 parent

2/5/2020

Very poor.They are self righouess and condescending in how they speak to both the child and the parent.When there is a strugle,they don't talk to you.We have had a total of 7 calls to child protective services in the 2 years we have dealt with this school.A child who has already been through so much...

1.0 parent

1/31/2020

Very poor.They did not meet the needs of our autistic child,they were constantly calling CPS, and treating us like we were bad parents.

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List Price Range

$175K - $1M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$423,075

Median Lot Size

18,730 Sq Ft

% Renters

57%

Average Household Income

$85,949

% of College Grads

59.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,795 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

48.6%

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Land
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608 Hudson St
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1.5 Baths
1,397 Sq Ft

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New York Tompkins County Ithaca 14850 South Hill

South Hill 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 370 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. South Hill School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $423,075. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lehman Alternative Community School, Ithaca Senior High School, Cascadilla School, and more. Learn more about what Ithaca has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Hill School.

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