Best Schools in Yates County, NY
Yates County, NY has 31 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 21 elementary) serving 6,380 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Yates County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yates County, NY
The top high schools in Yates County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcus Whitman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham-middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
2. Penn Yan Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Penn Yan Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
3. Naples High School
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Projected Test Scores
Naples Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 285 Students
4. Dundee Junior-senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Dundee Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 279 Students
5. Geneva High School
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Projected Test Scores
Geneva City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yates County, NY
The top middle schools in Yates County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcus Whitman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham-middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Penn Yan Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Penn Yan Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 328 Students
3. Geneva Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Geneva City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yates County, NY
The top elementary schools in Yates County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Naples Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Naples Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 317 Students
2. Gorham Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gorham-middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 239 Students
3. Penn Yan Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Penn Yan Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
4. North Street Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Geneva City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 595 Students
5. Dundee Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Dundee Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 354 Students
6. Middlesex Valley Elementary School
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Gorham-middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 250 Students
7. Benton Mennonite School
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Benton Mennonite School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 18 Students
8. Chubb Hollow Mennonite School
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Chubb Hollow Mennonite School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 28 Students
9. New Conquest Mennonite School
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New Conquest Mennonite School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 24 Students
10. Valley View School
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Projected Test Scores
Valley View School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 31 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yates County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yates County, NY has a total population of 24,774 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yates County, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Yates County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yates County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yates County, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Yates County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yates County, NY
How many schools are in Yates County, NY?
Yates County, NY has 31 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 6,380 students in total.
How do schools in Yates County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Yates County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Yates County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yates County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Yates County
2 places in Yates County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Penn Yan Central School District (3 schools)