For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,975 students in Galena Park, TX (there are , serving 157 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Galena Park, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Galena Park, TX are Macarthur Elementary School, Galena Park Elementary School and Galena Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena Park, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Galena Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Galena Park, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 N Main
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-4630
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Galena Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Main
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1670
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Galena Park High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-2800
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #44.
Galena Park Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1700
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Galena Park, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Galena Park, TX include Macarthur Elementary School, Galena Park Elementary School and Galena Park High School.
How many public schools are located in Galena Park?
4 public schools are located in Galena Park.
What percentage of students in Galena Park go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Galena Park are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galena Park?
Galena Park public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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