For the 2025 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, Milford Elementary School and Centennial 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 65% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seward Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 E Pinewood
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Grades: PK-4
| 550 students
Rank: #22.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 West 1st Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Seward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Ash St Box 35
Bee, NE 68314
(402) 643-2231
Bee, NE 68314
(402) 643-2231
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
418 Pine St
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
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, Milford Elementary School and Centennial 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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