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Best Schools in Athens, WI
Athens, WI has 26 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,703 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Athens meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Athens, WI
The top high schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abbotsford Middle/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbotsford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 404 Students
2. Edgar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
3. Marathon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marathon City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 263 Students
4. West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1446 Students
5. Merrill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students
6. Medford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
7. Colby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
8. Athens High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athens, WI
The top middle schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgar School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
2. Athens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
3. Marathon Venture Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marathon City School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 156 Students
4. John Muir Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1006 Students
5. Medford Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
6. Prairie River Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 593 Students
7. Colby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 217 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Athens, WI
The top elementary schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stetsonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 204 Students
2. Marathon Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marathon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
3. Edgar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgar School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
4. Washington Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 229 Students
5. Maine Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wausau School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
6. Athens Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Athens School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
7. Colby Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
8. Abbotsford Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Abbotsford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
9. Kate Goodrich Elementary
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Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 375 Students
10. St Anthony De Pauda Catholic School
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St Anthony De Pauda Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athens, WI has a total population of 2,604 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athens, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Athens, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Athens, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athens, WI
How many schools are in Athens, WI?
Athens, WI has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,703 students in total.
How do schools in Athens perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Athens score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Athens meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athens?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Athens
4 of 4 schools in Athens carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Athens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.