The possibility of other life forms in the galaxy is actually very high considering how big space is, and how many stars there are, how many planets are on each star, and the possibility of each planet having water and the ability to sustain life.
Wow that was a mouthfull. But you get my point. If they are more advanced then us, or are just simple minded animals, or even micro-organisms; we won't know untill we find them, or they find us.