For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 402 students in 14850, NY (there are 12 public schools, serving 5,009 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 14850, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private school in 14850, NY is Cascadilla School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
Top Ranked 14850 New York Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
116 Summit Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-3110
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-3110
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Eac Montessori School
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 24 students Acceptance rate listed
Ithaca Montessori School
Montessori School
12 Ascot Pl
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
Gr: NS-PK | 103 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Namaste Montessori School
Montessori School
1608 Trumansburg Rd and 1872 Trumansburg Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-0515
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-0515
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 14850, NY?
The top ranked private schools in 14850, NY is Cascadilla School.
How many private schools are located in 14850?
4 private schools are located in 14850.
What percentage of students in 14850 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 14850 are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
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