Seward Public Schools

Summary:

The Seward Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of three schools: Seward Elementary School, Seward High School, and Seward Middle School. This high-performing district is known for its strong academic results, with all three schools ranking among the top in the state.

The standout school in the district is Seward Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top 5-19 middle schools in Nebraska over the past three years and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, are significantly higher than the state averages, with an impressive 93.86% proficiency rate in 8th grade Science.

While the district as a whole performs exceptionally well, with all three schools outperforming state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the district's high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools is an area that may require further attention and intervention. Additionally, the differences in free and reduced lunch rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios between the schools suggest potential variations in the student populations and resource allocation within the district.

District Detail

410 South St
Seward, NE 68434-2541

(402) 643-2941

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,485

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)							NSCAS Mathematics (2025)							NSCAS Science (2025)			ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 E Pinewood	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 643-2968	558	36	15.2	22.2%	504 (90.3%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	89.8	14^th of 294 public elementary schools	95.2%		78.1	85^th of 428 public elementary schools	80.1%	71	81.5	86.0					83.9	78.3	89.7					84.4							$15,214	$938	$12,622
Seward High School	Public	9-12	532 Northern Heights	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 643-2988	511	39	13.2	14.7%	472 (92.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	85	17^th of 146 public high schools	88.4%		79.7	24^th of 168 public high schools	85.7%	7																		58.7	71.9	74.4	$18,584	$172	$15,022
Seward Middle School	Public	5-8	2401 Karol Kay Blvd	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 643-2986	416	31	13.2	19.0%	375 (90.1%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	87.6	4^th of 133 public middle schools	97.0%		89.2	7^th of 200 public middle schools	96.5%	3			69.7	82.9	71.0	79.8	76.3			61.6	88.3	85.0	88.6	81.3	91.9	93.9	93.0				$14,808	$352	$12,295

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Milford Public Schools	10.43 mi	2	51^st
Malcolm Public Schools	11.63 mi	2	31^st
East Butler Public Schools	11.7 mi	3
Centennial Public Schools	13.86 mi	3	57^th
Lincoln Public Schools	16.28 mi	80	96^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.