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Best Penn Yan Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,251 students in Penn Yan, NY (there are 8 private schools, serving 268 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Penn Yan, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in Penn Yan, NY are Penn Yan Academy, Penn Yan Middle School and Penn Yan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Penn Yan, NY public schools have an score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Penn Yan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Penn Yan, NY (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Penn Yan Academy

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
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305 Court St
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-4408

Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Penn Yan Middle School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
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515 Liberty St
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3366

Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #33.

Penn Yan Elementary School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
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3 School Dr
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3346

Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

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Penn Yan, New York Public Schools (Closed)

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Yates County Sheriff Deptjail (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

417 Liberty Street ,
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-4438

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Penn Yan, NY?

The top-ranked public schools in Penn Yan, NY include Penn Yan Academy, Penn Yan Middle School and Penn Yan Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Penn Yan?

3 public schools are located in Penn Yan.

What percentage of students in Penn Yan go to public school?

82% of all K-12 students in Penn Yan are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in Penn Yan?

Penn Yan public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).