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Welcome to Atheneum!

About Us

The Atheneum Gifted Magnet Program, housed within Salem Hills Elementary School, provides additional challenge and support for eligible students in grades 2-5. In 2011, the program was designated a National Blue Ribbon High Performing School by the U.S. Department of Education. Most recently, U.S. News and World Report ranked Atheneum the No. 1 elementary school in Minnesota on its Best Elementary Schools list.

By the Numbers

#1

Ranked the best elementary school in Minnesota by U.S. News and World Report

70

students are enrolled in the Atheneum program with opportunities to collaborate and build relationships with their Salem Hills peers

3

weekly specialist classes, including Music, STEAMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Media), and PE

2011

Atheneum was designated a National Blue Ribbon High Performing School by the U.S. Department fo Education

83%

of students say they feel engaged in class

88%

of students think their learning is relevant to their future

94%

of students feel like teachers care about them

94%

of students say adults at their school listen to students