Galena Elementary and Middle School
Galena, IL · Galena USD 120 · Grades PK - 8
493rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
Galena Elementary and Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Galena Elementary and Middle School 493rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — declining.
Galena Elementary and Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Galena Elementary and Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 590 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 82.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 13.6% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Galena Elementary and Middle School
Typical home value $311K in zip 61036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Galena Elementary and Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Scales Mound Elem SchoolScales Mound CUSD 211 · 10.3 mi away405th of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 66% - 9East Dubuque Elem SchoolEast Dubuque USD 119 · 11.1 mi away356th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 59% - 9River Ridge Elementary SchoolRiver Ridge CUSD 210 · 11.7 mi away388th of 2,105
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 9Stockton Elem SchoolStockton CUSD 206 · 22.6 mi away277th of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 63% - 10Warren Elementary SchoolWarren CUSD 205 · 23.4 mi away78th of 2,105
ELA 85% · Math 78% - 4West Carroll PrimaryWest Carroll CUSD 314 · 28.9 mi away1,362nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Galena Elementary and Middle School in?
Galena Elementary and Middle School is part of the Galena USD 120 district in Galena, Illinois.
Is Galena Elementary and Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Galena Elementary and Middle School 493rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Galena Elementary and Middle School?
White 82%, Hispanic 14%, Black 2%, Asian 2% (590 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Galena Elementary and Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61036 is $311K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.