Best Schools in Utica, SD
Utica, SD has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,510 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Utica exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Utica, SD
The top high schools in Utica, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
2. Yankton High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students
3. Menno High School - 01
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Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
4. Scotland High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
Best Middle Schools in Utica, SD
The top middle schools in Utica, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 49 Students
2. Yankton Middle School - 02
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Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
3. Scotland Middle School - 05
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Projected Test Scores
Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 82 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Utica, SD
The top elementary schools in Utica, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotland Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 134 Students
2. Stewart Elementary - 05
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Yankton School District 63-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students
3. Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 162 Students
4. Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03
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Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Utica, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Utica, SD has a total population of 303 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Utica, SD
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 Utica, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Utica, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Utica, SD.
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 Utica, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Utica, SD
How many schools are in Utica, SD?
Utica, SD has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,510 students in total.
How do schools in Utica perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Utica score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Utica exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Utica?
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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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Utica
1 of 1 schools in Utica carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Utica. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.