For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,232 students in Penn Yan, NY (there are 11 private schools, serving 329 private students). 79% 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 Elementary School and Penn Yan Middle 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 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 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 (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Yan Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Penn Yan Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Penn Yan Middle School
Magnet 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
| 328 students
Penn Yan, 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 Penn Yan, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Penn Yan, NY include Penn Yan Academy, Penn Yan Elementary School and Penn Yan Middle 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?
79% 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).
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