For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 252 students in Athens, MI (there are , serving 84 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Athens, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Athens, MI is Athens Juniorsenor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Athens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Athens, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Juniorsenor High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Holcomb St
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Grades: 6-12
| 252 students
Athens, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
515 East Williams St
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5421
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5421
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Athens, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Athens, MI include Athens Juniorsenor High School.
How many public schools are located in Athens?
1 public schools are located in Athens.
What percentage of students in Athens go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Athens are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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