For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,482 students in Galena, OH. The top ranked public elementary schools in Galena, OH are Johnnycake Corners Elementary School, Walnut Creek Elementary School and Berkshire Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Galena have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Galena, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnnycake Corners Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6783 Falling Meadows Dr
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5650
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5600 Grand Oak Blvd
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-4750
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Berkshire Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2869 S. Three B's & K Road
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5200
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #44.
Hylen Souders Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4121 Miller Paul Rd
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 965-3200
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 965-3200
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Galena, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Galena, OH include Johnnycake Corners Elementary School, Walnut Creek Elementary School and Berkshire Middle School. Galena has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public elementary schools are located in Galena?
4 public elementary schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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