For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,251 students in 14527, NY (there are 11 private schools, serving 329 private students). 79% 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 Elementary School and Penn Yan Middle 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 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14527, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Yan Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 Court St
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-4408
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Penn Yan Elementary School
(Math: 45% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Penn Yan Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Liberty St
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3366
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3366
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
14527, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Elementary School and Penn Yan Middle 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?
79% 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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