For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 649 students in Hayti, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayti, SD are Hamlin Elementary - 09 and Hamlin Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayti, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hayti have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hayti, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Elementary - 09
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Hamlin Middle School - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hayti, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ne Ed Services Cooperative - 01 (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
310 5th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayti, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayti, SD include Hamlin Elementary - 09 and Hamlin Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hayti?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hayti.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayti?
Hayti public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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