Ely Public School District, Minnesota

Ely Public School District is a unified school district in St. Louis County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 4,729 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 217 sq mi (561 km²) of land.

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Ely Public School District in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,729 ± 162
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
St. Louis County
Land area
217 sq mi (561 km²)
Median household income
$59,540 ± $7,100
Median home value
$182,400 ± $10,034
Water area
32.9 sq mi (85.3 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2711520
Coordinates (central point)
47.907316, -91.932309

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Ely Public School District, largest first

  1. Ely (city)3,240 people
  2. Morse Township1,143 people
  3. Winton (city)124 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. St. Louis County School District29 mi west
  2. Lake Superior Public School District36 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Ely Public School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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