Photo: Pi.1415926535 · CC BY-SA 3.0Galt’s public schools outscore 63% of California districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Galt, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Galt’s schools, in brief
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 47% and math 32% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Galt Joint Union Elementary spends $16,891 per student and Galt Joint Union High $18,174, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Galt Adventist School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Galt’s grade
B: better than 63% of California school districts, #332 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Galt, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Galt
Robert L. McCaffrey Middle
Grades 7–8 · 779 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Galt
Robert L. McCaffrey Middle
Grades 7–8 · 779 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Galt · depends on your address
Galt High
Grades 9–12 · 959 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Liberty Ranch High
Grades 9–12 · 899 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Galt · depends on your address
Galt High
Grades 9–12 · 959 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Liberty Ranch High
Grades 9–12 · 899 students · 23:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Galt · depends on your address
Galt High
Grades 9–12 · 959 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Liberty Ranch High
Grades 9–12 · 899 students · 23:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Galt · depends on your address
Galt High
Grades 9–12 · 959 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Liberty Ranch High
Grades 9–12 · 899 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Galt runs its own schools through grade 8 (Galt Joint Union Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Galt Joint Union High School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Galt
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Galt vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Galt’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Galt | B | Galt Joint Union Elementary K–8 · Galt Joint Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Galt
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Galt’s schools
Are Galt’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Galt children attend outscore 63% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #332 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Galt in?
Two districts: Galt Joint Union Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Galt Joint Union High School District runs grades 9–12.
Where do Galt kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Galt High and Liberty Ranch High.
What is Galt’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Galt Joint Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Galt spend per student?
$16,891 in Galt Joint Union Elementary School District and $18,174 in Galt Joint Union High School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Galt?
Yes: Galt Adventist School (religious, grades K–8, 39 students).
Parents talk
What Galt families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Galt → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.