Best Schools in Yale, SD
Yale, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,368 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Yale underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yale, SD
The top high schools in Yale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
2. Huron High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
3. Iroquois High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yale, SD
The top middle schools in Yale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 58 Students
2. Iroquois Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
3. Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 11 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yale, SD
The top elementary schools in Yale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Lake School District 12-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
2. Iroquois Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois School District 02-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
3. Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
4. Huron Colony Elementary - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huron School District 02-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 17 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yale, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yale, SD has a total population of 286 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yale, 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 Yale, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yale, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yale, 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 Yale, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yale, SD
How many schools are in Yale, SD?
Yale, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,368 students in total.
How do schools in Yale perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Yale score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Yale underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yale?
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: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations