For the 2025-26 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Seward County (2025-26)
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 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Seward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
418 Pine St
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 38% (majority Hispanic).
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