Best Athens Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,664 students in Athens, PA.

The top ranked public schools in Athens, PA are Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School, Harlan Rowe Middle School and Athens Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Athens, PA public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Athens have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
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50 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766

Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Harlan Rowe Middle School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
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200 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766

Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #33.

Athens Area High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
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401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766

Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Athens, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Athens Area Middle School (Closed 2005)

220 S River Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766

Gr: 6-7 | 396 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Harlan Rowe Junior High School (Closed 2013)

116 West Pine St
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766

Gr: 8-9 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public schools in Athens, PA include Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School, Harlan Rowe Middle School and Athens Area High School.

How many public schools are located in Athens?

3 public schools are located in Athens.

What is the racial composition of students in Athens?

Athens public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).