For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 590 students in Galena, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Galena, IL is Galena Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Galena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Galena, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Kelly Ln
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Galena, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Galena, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Galena, IL include Galena Elementary And Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Galena?
1 public middle schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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