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Athens Area Schools, Michigan

Athens Area Schools is a unified school district in Calhoun County, Kalamazoo County, and Branch County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 5,205 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 73.8 sq mi (191 km²) of land.

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Athens Area Schools in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
5,205 ± 628
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Calhoun County79% of the district’s landKalamazoo County11% of the district’s landBranch County9% of the district’s land
Land area
73.8 sq mi (191 km²)
Median household income
$71,092 ± $7,725
Median home value
$197,800 ± $36,877
Water area
0.72 sq mi (1.87 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2603510
Coordinates (central point)
42.131194, -85.243888
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Athens Area Schools, largest first

  1. Leroy Township3,676 people
  2. Athens Township2,527 people
  3. Athens (village)1,134 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Union City Community Schools7.3 mi southeast
  2. Climax-Scotts Community School District8.2 mi northwest
  3. Harper Creek Community Schools10 mi northeast
  4. Colon Community School District11 mi south
  5. Vicksburg Community Schools11 mi west

These share a boundary with Athens Area Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Athens Area Schools before you rely on it.

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