For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,496 students in Seward, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 225 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Seward, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Seward, NE are Seward Elementary School, Seward High School and Seward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Seward have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Seward, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 E Pinewood
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Grades: PK-4
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Seward High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Seward Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Karol Kay Blvd
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
Grades: 5-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seward, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Seward, NE include Seward Elementary School, Seward High School and Seward Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Seward?
3 public schools are located in Seward.
What percentage of students in Seward go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Seward are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seward?
Seward public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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