For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 825 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 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Galena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Galena, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Galena High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
602 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: PK-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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?
5 public schools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (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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