For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 781 students in Galena, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Galena, KS are Galena Middle School, Liberty Elementary School and Galena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Galena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Galena, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 E. 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: 3-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Galena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: PK-2 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Galena, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
720 East 7th St
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: 9-12
280 Ne 90th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Galena, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Galena, KS include Galena Middle School, Liberty Elementary School and Galena High School.
How many public schools are located in Galena?
4 public schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Galena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Galena include: Spring Grove Primary Center vs. Galena Middle School, Galena Middle School vs. Spring Grove Primary Center
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