| Index | Galion | Ohio | National |
| Average Test Scores | 56% | 61% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 7 | 3,650 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 1,000 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 393 | 7,963 |

| Index | Galion | Ohio | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 82.9% | 86.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 81.4% | 85.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 43.8% | 55.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 19.7% | 35.1% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 9.9% | 26.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 4.2% | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 7 public schools, 1 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Galion. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Galion, OH schools is 56%. The average student to teacher ratio is 16:1. In Galion, OH, an average of 82.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 81.4% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Lexington, OH | 5,124 | 81% | 68.5% |
| Caledonia, OH | 688 | 73% | 51.7% |
| Ontario, OH | 6,274 | 71% | 46.9% |
| Shelby, OH | 8,574 | 70% | 45.6% |
| Bellville, OH | 2,041 | 68% | 41.0% |
| Galion, OH | 10,231 | 56% | 15.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Clay, AL | 10,231 | 46% | 5.2% |
| Kapaa, HI | 10,232 | 38% | 21.9% |
| Jesup, GA | 10,229 | 37% | 22.2% |
| Northampton, PA | 10,228 | 61% | 27.6% |
| Rodeo, CA | 10,242 | 28% | 42.7% |
| Galion, OH | 10,231 | 56% | 15.6% |