For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,498 students in Seneca, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Seneca, MO are Seneca Intermediate School, Seneca Elementary School and Seneca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Seneca have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Seneca, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1817 St. Eugene
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Gr: 4-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1815 St Eugene St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Gr: PK-3 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Seneca High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Seneca Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Oneida
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Gr: 7-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
14174 Hwy 43
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Gr: PK | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Seneca, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Seneca, MO include Seneca Intermediate School, Seneca Elementary School and Seneca High School.
How many public schools are located in Seneca?
5 public schools are located in Seneca.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca?
Seneca public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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