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

380 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Samantha Little

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

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

11:1

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%

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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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About South Hill

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List Price Range

$221K - $1.2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$408,002

Median Lot Size

18,730 Sq Ft

% Renters

57%

Household Income

$85,949

% of College Grads

59.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,795 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

51.5%

Homes for Sale

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- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,324 Sq Ft
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- 4 Baths
- 1,527 Sq Ft
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