For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 427 students in Penn Yan, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Penn Yan, NY is Penn Yan Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penn Yan, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Penn Yan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Penn Yan, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penn Yan Academy, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Penn Yan, NY (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%
Penn Yan, 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 high schools in Penn Yan, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Penn Yan, NY include Penn Yan Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Penn Yan?
1 public high schools are located in Penn Yan.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Yan?
Penn Yan public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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