For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 781 students in 66739, KS.
The top ranked public schools in 66739, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 66739 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 66739, KS 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 66739, KS Public Schools (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%
66739, 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 66739, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66739, KS include Galena Middle School, Liberty Elementary School and Galena High School.
How many public schools are located in 66739?
4 public schools are located in 66739.
What is the racial composition of students in 66739?
66739 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).
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