For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,617 students in Athens County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Athens County, OH are Coolville Elementary School, The Plains Intermediate School and Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Athens County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coolville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26461 Main St
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
The Plains Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 Connett Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4572
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4572
Grades: 4-6
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6125 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-12
| 731 students
Rank: #44.
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
793 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Grades: PK-3
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6105 School Road
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Wallace Dr
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Grades: PK-3
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Nelsonville-york Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #88.
Trimble Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #99.
Federal Hocking Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Grades: 6-9
| 205 students
Rank: #1010.
Amesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
St. Rte. 329
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #1111.
Trimble Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1212.
Nelsonville-york Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Athens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2380 Us Highway 33
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Grades: 7-8
| 233 students
6115 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Grades: PK
| 28 students
21 Birge Dr
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Grades: K-6
| 195 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Athens County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Athens County, OH include Coolville Elementary School, The Plains Intermediate School and Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Athens County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Athens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County?
Athens County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Athens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Athens County include: Morrison Gordon Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Morrison Gordon Elementary School, Amesville Elementary School vs. Coolville Elementary School
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