For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,144 students in Seneca, PA (there are 2 private schools, 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 56% 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), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Seneca, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Seneca, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
145 Steffee Boulevard
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Gr: K | 63 students Minority enrollment: 2%
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), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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