For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 836 students in Galena, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 119 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Galena, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Galena, IL are Galena Elementary And Middle School and Galena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Galena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Galena, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Galena High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Galena, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Galena, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Galena, IL include Galena Elementary And Middle School and Galena High School.
How many public schools are located in Galena?
2 public schools are located in Galena.
What percentage of students in Galena go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Galena are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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