For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,471 students in 68434, NE (there are , serving 225 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 68434, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68434, NE are Seward Elementary School, Seward Middle School and Seward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68434 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68434, NE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68434, NE Public Schools (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.
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Seward High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68434, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68434, NE include Seward Elementary School, Seward Middle School and Seward High School.
How many public schools are located in 68434?
3 public schools are located in 68434.
What percentage of students in 68434 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 68434 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68434?
68434 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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