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Seward Private Schools

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 public 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, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Seward Private 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 Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
225
Students
$1,530
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Seward)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
225 Students
41,453 Students
% Students of Color
3%
20%
0.19
0.53
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
202 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
90%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
17 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
8%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
43%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,530
$6,858
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%
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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