For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,703 students in Yates County, NY (there are , serving 362 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Yates County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Yates County, NY are Marcus Whitman High School, Penn Yan Academy and Dundee Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yates County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Yates County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yates County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcus Whitman High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Baldwin Rd
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6441
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6441
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Dundee Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Water St
Dundee, NY 14837
(607) 243-5534
Dundee, NY 14837
(607) 243-5534
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Penn Yan Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Liberty St
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3366
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-3366
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Penn Yan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Baldwin Rd
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6442
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6442
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Water St
Dundee, NY 14837
(607) 243-5535
Dundee, NY 14837
(607) 243-5535
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
149 Rt 245
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Yates County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Main St
Branchport, NY 14418
(315) 595-2211
Branchport, NY 14418
(315) 595-2211
Gr: PK-2 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 2%
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 schools in Yates County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Yates County, NY include Marcus Whitman High School, Penn Yan Academy and Dundee Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Yates County?
8 public schools are located in Yates County.
What percentage of students in Yates County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Yates County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yates County?
Yates County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yates County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yates County include: Dundee Junior-senior High School vs. Penn Yan Academy, Penn Yan Academy vs. Dundee Junior-senior High School, Penn Yan Elementary School vs. Dundee Elementary School
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