For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 487 students in Seneca, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Seneca, IL are Seneca Grade School North Campus and Seneca Elementary School South Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Seneca have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Seneca, IL (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
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Seneca, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Seneca, IL include Seneca Grade School North Campus and Seneca Elementary School South Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in Seneca?
2 public elementary schools are located in Seneca.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca?
Seneca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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