For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,269 students in Yale, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Yale, MI are Yale Elementary School, Yale Junior High School and Yale Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yale, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Yale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Yale, MI (2026)
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 | 329 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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Yale Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
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 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yale, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Yale, MI include Yale Elementary School, Yale Junior High School and Yale Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Yale?
4 public schools are located in Yale.
What is the racial composition of students in Yale?
Yale public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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