Cascadilla School

Cascadilla School, founded in 1876 as a preparatory school for Cornell University, is an independent co-educational, not-for-profit high school.
The school offers students an accelerated curriculum in grades nine through twelve as well as in a post graduate year.
Cascadilla School is recognized and accredited by the New York State Department of Education and has maintained its historical association with Cornell University through the use of its libraries, dining halls, and other facilities.
Students from ten different countries and the United States are guided by an expert faculty on its campus in Ithaca, New York.
Cascadilla graduates go on to matriculate at leading colleges and universities.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12

Student Body

Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Cascadilla School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cascadilla School often compared to?
Cascadilla School is often viewed alongside schools like Eac Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Cascadilla School?
The application deadline for Cascadilla School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cascadilla School located?
Cascadilla School is located in the Collegetown neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New York is $21,988 for elementary schools and $27,623 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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