Best High Schools in Galena, IL

Galena, IL has 3 high schools with 451 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Galena score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Galena meet expectations.

1. River Ridge High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Ridge Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students

2. Galena High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Galena Usd 120 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students

3. Scales Mound High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scales Mound Cusd 211 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students

Best Middle Schools in Galena, IL

Galena, IL has 3 middle schools with 425 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Galena score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Galena don't meet expectations.

1. Scales Mound Jr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scales Mound Cusd 211 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students

2. Galena Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Galena Usd 120 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 259 Students

3. River Ridge Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

River Ridge Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Galena, IL

Galena, IL has 3 elementary schools with 663 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Galena score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Galena don't meet expectations.

1. River Ridge Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Ridge Cusd 210 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students

2. Galena Primary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Galena Usd 120 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students

3. Scales Mound Elem School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scales Mound Cusd 211 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 127 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Galena, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Galena, IL has a total population of 4,353 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Galena, IL

1,539

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Galena, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

25.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Galena, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Galena, IL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

985 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Galena, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Galena, IL

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Rice, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations