For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 487 students in Seneca, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Seneca, IL are Seneca Grade School North Campus and Seneca Elementary School South Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Seneca have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Seneca, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Seneca, IL include Seneca Grade School North Campus and Seneca Elementary School South Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in Seneca?
2 public elementary schools are located in Seneca.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca?
Seneca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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