For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,300 students in Lake County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, MN are William Kelley Elementary School, Minnehaha Elementary School and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Public Elementary Schools in Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Minnehaha Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 7th St
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Two Harbors Secondary
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Hwy 2 Ste 100
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Grades: 6-12
| 582 students
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
515 10th Ave.
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8231
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8231
Grades: PK-3
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, MN include William Kelley Elementary School, Minnehaha Elementary School and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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