For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,019 students in Yates County, NY.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Yates County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Yates County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marcus Whitman High School, with 90-94% 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yates County (2026)
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 | 339 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 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 Marcus Whitman High School, Penn Yan Academy and Dundee Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yates County?
3 public high schools are located in Yates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yates County?
Yates County 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Yates County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yates County include: Penn Yan Academy vs. Dundee Junior-senior High School
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