For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,573 students in Galion, OH (there are , serving 87 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Galion, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Galion, OH are Northmor Elementary School, Northmor High School and Intermediate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galion, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Galion have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Galion, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northmor Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7819 State Route 19
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 947-1900
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 947-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Northmor High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7819 State Route 19
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 946-3946
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 946-3946
Gr: 7-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
476 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3676
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3676
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Galion Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
474 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3134
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3134
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Galion Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
472 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3432
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3432
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #66.
Galion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
472 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-6500
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
478 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-4010
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-4010
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Galion, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Westgate Rd
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5335
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5335
Gr: K-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
702 S Boston St
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-1507
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-1507
Gr: K-6 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Galion, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Galion, OH include Northmor Elementary School, Northmor High School and Intermediate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Galion?
7 public schools are located in Galion.
What percentage of students in Galion go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Galion are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galion?
Galion public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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