For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 820 students in Galena, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Galena, KS are Galena Middle School, Liberty Elementary School and Galena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Galena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Galena, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 E. 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 3-5
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Galena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Grove Primary Center
Magnet School
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: PK-2
| 213 students
Galena, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
720 East 7th St
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
280 Ne 90th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Galena, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Galena, KS include Galena Middle School, Liberty Elementary School and Galena High School.
How many public schools are located in Galena?
4 public schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Galena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Galena include: Spring Grove Primary Center vs. Galena Middle School, Galena Middle School vs. Spring Grove Primary Center
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