For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 830 students in 61036, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 119 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 61036, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61036, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 61036 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61036, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61036, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Kelly Ln
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Galena High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
61036, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61036, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61036, IL include Galena Elementary And Middle School and Galena High School.
How many public schools are located in 61036?
2 public schools are located in 61036.
What percentage of students in 61036 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 61036 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61036?
61036 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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