For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 240 students in Galena, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Galena, IL is Galena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Galena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Galena, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galena High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Galena, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Galena, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Galena, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Galena, IL include Galena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Galena?
1 public high schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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