For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 352 students in Galatia Community Unit School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Galatia Community Unit School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
352 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galatia Community Unit School District 1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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 75% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#575 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
93%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,884 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,767 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,884
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,767
$21,662
Best Galatia Community Unit School District 1 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galatia Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Galatia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Galatia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Hickory St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galatia Community Unit School District 1?
Galatia Community Unit School District 1 manages 3 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Galatia Community Unit School District 1?
Galatia Community Unit School District 1 is ranked #546 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Galatia Community Unit School District 1?
93% of Galatia Community Unit School District 1 students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galatia Community Unit School District 1?
Galatia Community Unit School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Galatia Community Unit School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,767 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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