For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 762 students in Yale, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yale, MI are Yale Elementary School, Yale Junior High School and Phoenix Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yale, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Yale, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Yale Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
198 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Yale, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yale, MI include Yale Elementary School, Yale Junior High School and Phoenix Alternative School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yale?
3 public elementary schools are located in Yale.
What is the racial composition of students in Yale?
Yale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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