Top 10 Best Athens County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,446 students in Athens County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Athens County, OH are Morrison Gordon Elementary School, East Elementary School and Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). Elementary schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Athens County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
793 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Grades: PK-3
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3 Wallace Dr
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Grades: PK-3
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6125 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-12
| 776 students
Rank: #44.
Coolville Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26461 Main St
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Alexander Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6105 School Road
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #66.
Nelsonville-york Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #77.
Trimble Junior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #88.
Amesville Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
St. Rte. 329
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #99.
The Plains Intermediate School
Math: 24% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 797-4572
Grades: 4-6
| 530 students
Rank: #1010.
Nelsonville-york Junior High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1111.
Trimble Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
One Tomcat Drive
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Athens County, OH

Athens County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2380 Us Highway 33
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Grades: 7-8
| 233 students
6115 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Grades: PK
| 28 students
21 Birge Dr
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Grades: K-6
| 195 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Athens County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Athens County, OH include Morrison Gordon Elementary School, East Elementary School and Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Athens County, OH?
13 public elementary schools are located in Athens County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County, OH?
Athens County, OH public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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