For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,684 students in Yates County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yates County, NY are Penn Yan Elementary School, Penn Yan Middle School and Marcus Whitman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yates County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yates County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Yates County (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
Rank: #33.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Baldwin Rd
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6442
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6442
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Water St
Dundee, NY 14837
(607) 243-5535
Dundee, NY 14837
(607) 243-5535
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
149 Rt 245
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
Yates County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Main St
Branchport, NY 14418
(315) 595-2211
Branchport, NY 14418
(315) 595-2211
Grades: PK-2
| 108 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 Yates County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yates County, NY include Penn Yan Elementary School, Penn Yan Middle School and Marcus Whitman Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yates County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Yates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yates County?
Yates County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Yates County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Yates County include: Penn Yan Elementary School vs. Dundee Elementary School
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