Best Public Schools in Galena, IL


Summary:

The city of Galena, Illinois is home to two exceptional schools that consistently outperform the state average in academic achievement: Galena Elementary and Middle School and Galena High School. Both schools are part of the Galena Unified School District 120 and have consistently earned high rankings from SchoolDigger, with Galena Elementary and Middle School ranked in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools and Galena High School ranked in the top 20% of Illinois high schools.

Galena Elementary and Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The school also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.7%, well below the state average. Galena High School, on the other hand, excels in its high 4-year graduation rate of 91.5% and outstanding performance on the SAT, with students outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

Both schools demonstrate a commitment to providing a high-quality education, as evidenced by their higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios compared to the state average. Despite the relatively high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the schools have consistently maintained their academic excellence, showcasing the district's dedication to supporting student success regardless of their socioeconomic status.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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