For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 343 students in Silver Bay, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Silver Bay, MN are William Kelley Elementary School and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Bay, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Silver Bay have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Silver Bay, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Silver Bay, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Silver Bay, MN include William Kelley Elementary School and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Silver Bay?
2 public elementary schools are located in Silver Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Bay?
Silver Bay public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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