For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,143 students in Seneca, PA (there are , serving 144 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Seneca, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Seneca, PA are Cranberry Elementary School and Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Seneca have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Seneca, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cranberry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Education Dr
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-1871
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-1871
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Education Dr
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-8504
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-8504
Grades: 7-12
| 559 students
Seneca, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
145 Steffee Boulevard
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Grades: K
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seneca, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Seneca, PA include Cranberry Elementary School and Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Seneca?
2 public schools are located in Seneca.
What percentage of students in Seneca go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Seneca are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca?
Seneca public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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