For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 529 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ely, MN (2026-27)
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: 10%
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 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Ely Isd 696 Credit Recovery
Alternative School
600 E Harvey St
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 741-9201
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
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?
4 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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