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Best Seward County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 365 students in Seward County, NE (there are , serving 2,771 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (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 County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Seward County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of 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
Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1100 D St
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Map of Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
425 South St
Staplehurst, NE 68439
(402) 535-2251
Map of St. Vincent Depaul School
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
Catholic
152 Pinewood Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
365 Students
41,498 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
42%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,530
$6,827
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.53
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
314 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
86%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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