Penn Yan Central School District

The Penn Yan Central School District in New York operates three schools: Penn Yan Elementary School, Penn Yan Academy, and Penn Yan Middle School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with Penn Yan Academy and Penn Yan Elementary School ranking among the top schools in the state.

Penn Yan Academy stands out as the district's top-performing school, ranking 274 out of 1,228 New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 83.5% and strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in most subjects. In contrast, Penn Yan Middle School has a more mixed academic record, with some grade levels meeting or exceeding the district and state averages, while others fall behind.

Penn Yan Elementary School also performs well, consistently ranking in the top half of New York elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages in 5th-grade English Language Arts and 4th-grade Math assessments. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, high chronic absenteeism rates at the high school level, and varying socioeconomic factors that may impact student outcomes across the schools.