Best Athens Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 256 students in Athens, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Athens, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).

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 35%), 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 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).