For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 590 students in Galena, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Galena, IL is Galena Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Galena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Galena, IL (2025)
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
219 Kelly Ln
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 middle schools in Galena, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Galena, IL include Galena Elementary And Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Galena?
1 public middle schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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