| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Yan Central School District | Bellona | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1,271 | 3 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) | Middlesex | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,145 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dundee Central School District | Dundee | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 645 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Yates County compares
Together they enroll 3,061 students across 9 schools. The largest is Penn Yan Central School District with 1,271 students. Districts here average 3.3/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Yates County, New York
Yates County has 3 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Yates County is Penn Yan Central School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Yates County, NY?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Yates County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Yates County, NY?
Of the districts serving Yates County, Penn Yan Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 49th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.