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Seward ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 225 students in Seward, NE, 13% of all K-12 students in Seward, NE are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Seward, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Seward ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
877 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
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Map of St. Vincent Depaul School
St. Vincent Depaul School
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
Catholic
152 Pinewood Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525
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Seward, NE ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
225
Students
-5.5% (-13 students) 10-yr
$1,530
Avg. Tuition
+31.9% (+$370) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-8.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Seward)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
225 Students
41,498 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025113191179
2024113189172
2023121195174
2022137198185
2021137193180
2020137187171
2019122191175
2018122187172
2017133190180
2016133189178
2015119182167
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% Students of Color
3%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20253%20%34%
20243%21%34%
20232%18%33%
202210%17%33%
202110%17%32%
202010%17%32%
20194%16%31%
20184%16%31%
20173%20%32%
20163%20%32%
20153%20%32%
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0.19
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.190.530.65
20240.190.530.65
20230.220.500.65
20220.350.480.64
20210.350.480.64
20200.350.490.64
20190.230.470.63
20180.230.470.63
20170.310.440.61
20160.310.440.61
20150.220.430.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20232%6%9%
20225%6%8%
20215%6%9%
20205%6%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%6%8%
20172%5%8%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20223%4%7%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%8%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%4%8%
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# White Students
202 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
90%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202590%66%52%
202490%66%52%
202388%69%52%
202280%70%54%
202180%70%54%
202080%70%54%
201987%71%56%
201887%70%56%
201782%73%58%
201682%73%58%
201588%74%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
17 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
8%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20258%18%26%
20248%18%26%
202310%18%25%
202211%16%25%
202111%16%25%
202011%16%24%
20199%17%24%
20189%16%23%
201714%16%22%
201614%16%22%
20158%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202212:114:111:1
202112:114:111:1
202012:114:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202580%42%55%
202480%43%54%
202380%42%54%
202280%42%54%
202180%43%54%
202080%42%54%
201980%41%53%
201880%41%53%
201780%38%53%
201680%38%52%
201580%36%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025201715
2024201715
2023201715
2022201615
2021201615
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201615
2016201615
2015161615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,530
$7,724

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$1,530$8,078$15,012
2024$1,530$4,884$13,254
2023$1,530$4,861$12,626
2022$1,530$4,239$12,187
2021$1,530$3,977$11,800
2020$1,530$3,664$11,512
2019$1,530$3,577$11,293
2018$1,530$3,071$11,017
2017$1,530$3,155$10,708
2016$1,530$3,600$10,356
2015$1,160$3,736$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202598%90%81%
202498%94%85%
202398%93%85%
202298%94%85%
202198%94%85%
202098%95%85%
201998%95%85%
201898%95%85%
201798%94%85%
201698%94%85%
201598%95%85%
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Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Seward, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Seward, NE is St. John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Seward?
2 private schools are located in Seward.
What percentage of students in Seward go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Seward are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Seward?
100% of private schools in Seward are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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