For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,023 students in Yates County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Yates County, NY are Penn Yan Academy, Marcus Whitman High School 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Yates County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Yates County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marcus Whitman High School, with ≥95% 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 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Yates County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Yan Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
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
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Marcus Whitman High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Baldwin Rd
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6441
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6441
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Dundee Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Water St
Dundee, NY 14837
(607) 243-5534
Dundee, NY 14837
(607) 243-5534
Grades: 7-12
| 304 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 high schools in Yates County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Yates County, NY include Penn Yan Academy, Marcus Whitman High School and Dundee Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yates County, NY?
3 public high schools are located in Yates County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Yates County, NY?
Yates County, NY 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 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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