For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 843 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Seneca, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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