For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,260 students in 14527, NY (there are 8 private schools, serving 268 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 14527, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14527, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 14527 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14527, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14527, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Yan Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 Court St
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-4408
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-4408
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Penn Yan Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Liberty St
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3366
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3366
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Penn Yan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 School Dr
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3346
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3346
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
14527, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Yates County Sheriff Deptjail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
417 Liberty Street ,
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-4438
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-4438
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14527, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14527, NY include Penn Yan Academy, Penn Yan Middle School and Penn Yan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 14527?
3 public schools are located in 14527.
What percentage of students in 14527 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 14527 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14527?
14527 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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