Ely, MN 55731 is a small town in the heart of the Northwoods with a population of 3,400. The local education in Ely is provided by Independent School District #696. The majority of students attend Ely Public Schools, which consists of three schools: Memorial Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Ely Memorial High School. The district has an excellent rating on BestPlaces.net with an 8/10 overall score and high scores for individual schools. Students also have access to a variety of extracurricular activities such as art and music classes, theater programs, sports teams, and debate clubs. In addition to public school education, families in Ely can choose from several nearby private schools providing religious instruction or specialized learning opportunities like outdoor education or foreign language immersion programs. Overall, Ely residents benefit from strong educational options that provide a well-rounded educational experience for their children.
Ely (zip 55731) schools spend $12,827 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 610 students per librarian, and 561 children per counselor.