For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 260 students in Galena, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Galena, IL is Galena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Galena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Galena, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galena High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Galena, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 high schools in Galena, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Galena, IL include Galena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Galena?
1 public high schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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