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Best Schools in Seward, NE
Seward, NE has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,210 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Seward meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Seward, NE
The top high schools in Seward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
2. Seward High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
3. High School At Brainard
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
4. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
Best Middle Schools in Seward, NE
The top middle schools in Seward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students
2. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Seward, NE
The top elementary schools in Seward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
2. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
3. Elementary School At Dwight
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
4. Milford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
5. St Vincent Depaul School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Vincent Depaul School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 52 Students
6. St John Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 171 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Seward, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Seward, NE has a total population of 8,422 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Seward, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Seward, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Seward, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Seward, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Seward, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Seward, NE
How many schools are in Seward, NE?
Seward, NE has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,210 students in total.
How do schools in Seward perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Seward score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Seward meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Seward?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Seward
3 of 3 schools in Seward carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Seward. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.