For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 488 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 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in New Athens have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Athens, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Athens Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
New Athens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
New Athens High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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