For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,485 students in Seward, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 242 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Seward, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Seward, NE are Seward Elementary School, Seward Middle School and Seward High 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 78% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Seward, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seward Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 E Pinewood
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Seward Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Karol Kay Blvd
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Seward High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 Middle School and Seward High 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?
86% of all K-12 students in Seward are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seward?
Seward public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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