For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 974 students in Seward, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Seward, NE are Seward Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Seward have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Seward, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Seward, NE include Seward Elementary School and Seward Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Seward?
2 public elementary schools are located in Seward.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward?
Seward public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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