The Athens Area School District is a mid-sized, rural, public school district which serves the borough of Athens and Ridgebury, Athens, Smithfield, Ulster, and Sheshequin townships in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

Athens Area School District encompasses approximately 178 square miles (460 km2).

As of the 2000 U.S. census, the district serves a resident population of 15,533.

The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.

A typical cafeteria menu offering at Athens Area Schools could be: chicken nuggets with a bread slice, ham and cheese quesadilla, steamed peas, applesauce, and milk.