For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 494 students in New Athens, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in New Athens, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in New Athens, IL are New Athens Jr High School, New Athens Elementary School and New Athens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Athens, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in New Athens have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Athens, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Athens Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
New Athens Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
New Athens High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Athens, IL?
The top ranked public schools in New Athens, IL include New Athens Jr High School, New Athens Elementary School and New Athens High School.
How many public schools are located in New Athens?
3 public schools are located in New Athens.
What percentage of students in New Athens go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in New Athens are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Athens?
New Athens public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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