Big Four Depot · Photo: Rwcwalter at en.wikipedia · CC BY 2.5Galion’s public schools score below 53% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Galion’s districts is 41%, below the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Galion, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.
Galion’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 858 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Galion’s, its schools beat 36%, lower than their 47% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,769 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Intermediate Elementary School, then Galion Middle School, then Galion High School. See the path ↓
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 Galion’s grade
B−: better than 47% of Ohio school districts, #783 of 993 Ohio towns. Graduation is above the Ohio average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Galion, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Galion
Primary Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 421 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Galion
Primary Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 421 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Galion
Primary Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 421 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Galion
Primary Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 421 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Galion
Intermediate Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 373 students · 19:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Galion
Intermediate Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 373 students · 19:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Galion
Intermediate Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 373 students · 19:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Galion
Galion Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 357 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Galion
Galion Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 357 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Galion
Galion Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 357 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Galion
Galion High School
Grades 9–12 · 408 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Galion
Galion High School
Grades 9–12 · 408 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Galion
Galion High School
Grades 9–12 · 408 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Galion
Galion High School
Grades 9–12 · 408 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Galion’s public schools are run by Galion City School District, which also serves Polk and Sandusky. Parts of Galion (5% and 3% of its land) are served by Crestline Exempted Village and Ontario Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
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
Galion vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Galion’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Galion | B− | Galion City |
| Polk | B− | Galion City |
| Jackson | — | Crestline Exempted Village |
| Crestline | C | Crestline Exempted Village |
| North Bloomfield | B+ | Northmor Local |
Every school in Galion
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Galion’s schools
Are Galion’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Galion children attend score below 53% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #783 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Galion in?
Galion City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,559 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Galion are served by Crestline Exempted Village and Ontario Local.
Where do Galion kids go to high school?
Galion High School, with 408 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Galion’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Galion City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Galion spend per student?
$15,769 in Galion City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Galion families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Galion → 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 Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.