For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 292 students in Galena, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Galena, AK are Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School, Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School and Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Galena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Galena, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 Antoski Ave
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 Antoski Ave
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
359 Challenger
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-2053
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-2053
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Galena, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Galena, AK include Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School, Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School and Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila).
How many public schools are located in Galena?
3 public schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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