For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 419 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Penn Yan, NY (2025)
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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