Top Rankings
Galena USD 120 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 836 students in Galena USD 120 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Galena USD 120 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
836 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galena USD 120 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
79%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,616 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,739 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,616
$22,455
Spending / Student
$18,739
$21,692
Best Galena USD 120 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Galena High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galena USD 120 School District?
Galena USD 120 School District manages 2 public schools serving 836 students.
What is the rank of Galena USD 120 School District?
Galena USD 120 School District is ranked #162 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galena USD 120 School District?
79% of Galena USD 120 School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galena USD 120 School District?
Galena USD 120 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Galena USD 120 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,739 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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