For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 536 students in Ely, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Ely, MN are Washington Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ely, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ely have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ely, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 E Harvey St
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Harvey St
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Memorial High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Harvey St
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ely, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Ely, MN include Washington Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Memorial High School.
How many public schools are located in Ely?
3 public schools are located in Ely.
What is the racial composition of students in Ely?
Ely public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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