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2 schools in Silver Bay

Minnesota · Public K-12

Silver Bay runs 2 public K-12 schools inside Minnesota, with combined enrollment near 322 (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Silver Bay

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
322
-32 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
WILLIAM KELLEY ELEMENTARYElementaryPK-05143
Wm. M. Kelley SecondaryHigh06-12179

About Silver Bay

Silver Bay is a rural-scale Minnesota city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 322 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Average school size in Silver Bay is around 161 students, 55% meaningfully below the Minnesota average of about 357.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 9%: 354 students in SY 2017-18 versus 322 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 94% to 89%.

On this page, the community for Silver Bay discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Silver Bay?
Silver Bay, Minnesota has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 322 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Silver Bay?
Silver Bay has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Silver Bay?
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary is the largest public school in Silver Bay by enrollment, with approximately 179 students.
What school districts serve Silver Bay?
Silver Bay public schools are operated by LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST..
What grade levels do public schools in Silver Bay cover?
Public schools in Silver Bay serve students from pre-K through grade 12.