For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,029 students in Athens, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 229 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Athens, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Athens, TX are Bel Air Elementary School, South Athens Elementary School and Central Athens. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Athens have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Athens, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
South Athens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Central Athens
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 State Hwy 19 S
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Athens High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 E College St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6920
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Athens, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A L P H A High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 S Prairieville St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Bridges Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Gr: 10-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Gr: 6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Athens, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Athens, TX include Bel Air Elementary School, South Athens Elementary School and Central Athens.
How many public schools are located in Athens?
5 public schools are located in Athens.
What percentage of students in Athens go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Athens are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Athens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Athens include: Central Athens vs. South Athens Elementary School, South Athens Elementary School vs. Central Athens, Central Athens vs. Bel Air Elementary School
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