For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Athens, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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