For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,811 students in Seward County, NE (there are 4 private schools, serving 365 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Seward County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Seward County, 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 County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Seward County 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 County (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
Rank: #44.
Milford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 West 1st Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Milford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 G Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
Centennial Middle School
Magnet School
1301 Centennial Middle School
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Seward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Ash St Box 35
Bee, NE 68314
(402) 643-2231
Bee, NE 68314
(402) 643-2231
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
418 Pine St
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seward County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Seward County, NE include Seward Elementary School, Seward High School and Seward Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Seward County?
8 public schools are located in Seward County.
What percentage of students in Seward County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Seward County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?
Seward County 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).
Which public schools in Seward County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Seward County include: Milford High School vs. Seward High School, Seward High School vs. Milford High School
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