For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,017 students in Athens, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Athens, PA are Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School and Harlan Rowe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Athens have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Athens, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Athens, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 S River Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 6-7 | 396 students Minority enrollment: 3%
116 West Pine St
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
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 elementary schools in Athens, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Athens, PA include Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School and Harlan Rowe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Athens?
2 public elementary schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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