For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 960 students in Galesville, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Galesville, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Galesville, WI are Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau Middle School, Galesville Elementary School and Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galesville, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Galesville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Galesville, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19650 Prairie Ridge Ln
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-3500
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Galesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17151 French Rd
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2241
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17511 N Main
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2291
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Galesville, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20873 College Ave
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2740
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2740
Gr: K | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Galesville, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Galesville, WI include Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau Middle School, Galesville Elementary School and Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School.
How many public schools are located in Galesville?
3 public schools are located in Galesville.
What percentage of students in Galesville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Galesville are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galesville?
Galesville public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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