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Galena Unit School District 120, Illinois

Galena Unit School District 120 is a unified school district in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 5,681 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 86 sq mi (223 km²) of land.

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Galena Unit School District 120 in Illinois
East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
5,681 ± 440
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Jo Daviess County
Land area
86 sq mi (223 km²)
Median household income
$77,036 ± $12,123
Median home value
$261,400 ± $20,569
Water area
5.66 sq mi (14.7 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1716050
Coordinates (central point)
42.426128, -90.433499
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Galena Unit School District 120, largest first

  1. West Galena Township3,194 people
  2. Galena (city)2,931 people
  3. East Galena Township1,153 people
  4. Rawlins Township595 people
  5. Rice Township518 people
  6. Vinegar Hill Township239 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. East Dubuque Community Unit School District 1198.0 mi northwest
  2. Scales Mound Community Unit School District 2118.9 mi east
  3. Benton School District, Wisconsin9.8 mi north
  4. Southwestern Wisconsin School District, Wisconsin9.8 mi northwest
  5. River Ridge Community Unit School District 21012 mi southeast
  6. Bellevue Community School District, Iowa13 mi south
  7. Dubuque Community School District, Iowa15 mi west

These share a boundary with Galena Unit School District 120. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Galena Unit School District 120 before you rely on it.

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