For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,215 students in Seward County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Seward County, NE are Seward Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Milford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Seward County (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.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 West 1st Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Seward County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Seward County, NE include Seward Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Milford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Seward County?
3 public preschools are located in Seward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?
Seward County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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