For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 343 students in Silver Bay, MN.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Silver Bay have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Silver Bay, MN (2026)
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 schools in Silver Bay, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Silver Bay, MN include William Kelley Elementary School and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Silver Bay?
2 public schools are located in Silver Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Bay?
Silver Bay public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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