Top Rankings
Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 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 487 students in Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 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 16% 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
4,391 Schools
# Students
487 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
10%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
84%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,505 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,616 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,505
$22,430
Spending / Student
$26,616
$21,668
Best Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 Public Schools (2026)
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 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170?
Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 manages 2 public schools serving 487 students.
What is the rank of Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170?
Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 is ranked #288 out of 864 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 Community Consolidated School District 170?
84% of Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170?
Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,616 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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