For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 848 students in Seneca, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Seneca, IL are Seneca Grade School North Campus, Seneca Elementary School South Campus and Seneca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Seneca have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Seneca, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seneca Grade School North Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary School South Campus
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Seneca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 E Scott St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-5000
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seneca, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Seneca, IL include Seneca Grade School North Campus, Seneca Elementary School South Campus and Seneca High School.
How many public schools are located in Seneca?
3 public schools are located in Seneca.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca?
Seneca public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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