For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 832 students in Penn Yan, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penn Yan, NY are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Penn Yan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Penn Yan, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 elementary schools in Penn Yan, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penn Yan, NY include Penn Yan Elementary School and Penn Yan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Penn Yan?
2 public elementary schools are located in Penn Yan.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Yan?
Penn Yan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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