Best Athens Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 469 students in Athens, IL.

The top ranked public schools in Athens, IL are Athens Junior High School and Athens Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Athens, IL public schools have an score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Athens have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Athens, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Athens Junior High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380

Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Athens Sr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314

Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Athens, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841

Gr: 10-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Athens, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Athens, IL include Athens Junior High School and Athens Sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Athens?

2 public schools are located in Athens.

What is the racial composition of students in Athens?

Athens public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).