Best Public Schools in Seneca, PA

The city of Seneca, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Cranberry Elementary School and Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Cranberry Area School District. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary school lags behind in statewide rankings and test scores.

Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks in the top 40% of Pennsylvania high schools, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 87.5% four-year graduation rate and 1.6% dropout rate are impressive. The school outperforms the district and state averages on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, though its PSSA math scores lag behind with only 21.9% of students proficient or better.

In contrast, Cranberry Elementary School has a lower statewide ranking, placing it in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 2-star SchoolDigger rating. Both schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Cranberry Elementary at 45.87% and Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High at 40.93%. The higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at the high school level could be contributing to its stronger performance compared to the elementary school.