Seneca CCSD 170 School District

174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360-9500
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Seneca CCSD 170 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 465 students in Seneca CCSD 170 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Seneca CCSD 170 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
465 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Seneca CCSD 170 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#280 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
34%
27%
33%
30%
60-64%
50%
(2022-23)
15.7%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
10%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
84%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,806 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,875 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,806
$22,456
Spending / Student
$27,875
$21,694

Best Seneca CCSD 170 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seneca Grade School North Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
174 Oak St
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Seneca CCSD 170 School District?
Seneca CCSD 170 School District manages 2 public schools serving 465 students.
What is the rank of Seneca CCSD 170 School District?
Seneca CCSD 170 School District is ranked #286 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca CCSD 170 School District?
84% of Seneca CCSD 170 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seneca CCSD 170 School District?
Seneca CCSD 170 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Seneca CCSD 170 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,875 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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