For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 774 students in Seneca, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 225 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Seneca, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Seneca, KS are Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School and Nemaha Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Seneca have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Seneca, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Nemaha Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Seneca, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 North 11th St
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
214 North 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Grades: K-6
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seneca, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Seneca, KS include Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School and Nemaha Central 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?
77% of all K-12 students in Seneca are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca?
Seneca public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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