For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 583 students in Galena, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Galena, KS are Galena Middle School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Galena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Galena, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: PK-2
| 219 students
Galena, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
720 East 7th St
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
280 Ne 90th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Galena, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Galena, KS include Galena Middle School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Galena, KS?
3 public elementary schools are located in Galena, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena, KS?
Galena, KS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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