For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 278 students in Galena, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Galena, AK are Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School, Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School and Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Galena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Galena, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Antoski Ave
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Grades: PK-6
| 54 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Antoski Ave
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila)
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
359 Challenger
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-2053
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-2053
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Galena, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Galena, AK include Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School, Sidney C. Huntington Jr/sr High School and Galena Interior Learning Academy (Gila).
How many public schools are located in Galena?
3 public schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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