For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 338 students in New Athens, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Athens, IL are New Athens Jr High School and New Athens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Athens, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Athens have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Athens, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Athens Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
New Athens Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Athens, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Athens, IL include New Athens Jr High School and New Athens Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Athens?
2 public elementary schools are located in New Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in New Athens?
New Athens public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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