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Seward Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 225 students in Seward, NE.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private elementary school average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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 (10-Year)

2
Private 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
188 Schools
# Students
225 Students
35,224 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025113188199
2024113186192
2023121191193
2022137191205
2021137186201
2020137179188
2019122183193
2018122179190
2017133184199
2016133183196
2015119177183
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% Students of Color
3%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20253%20%33%
20243%20%32%
20232%17%32%
202210%16%32%
202110%16%31%
202010%17%31%
20194%15%31%
20184%15%30%
20173%20%31%
20163%20%31%
20153%20%31%
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0.19
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.190.530.64
20240.190.530.64
20230.220.490.63
20220.350.480.62
20210.350.480.62
20200.350.490.62
20190.230.470.61
20180.230.460.60
20170.310.450.59
20160.310.450.59
20150.220.430.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
838 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%2%5%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,634 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
1,526 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%4%8%
20241%4%8%
20223%3%7%
20213%3%8%
20203%3%8%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
202 Students
23,169 Students
% White Students
90%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202590%66%55%
202490%65%55%
202388%69%55%
202280%70%57%
202180%70%57%
202080%69%58%
201987%71%59%
201887%71%59%
201782%73%61%
201682%73%61%
201588%74%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
68 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
6,869 Students
% of Others Students
8%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20258%19%22%
20248%20%22%
202310%18%22%
202211%18%22%
202111%18%20%
202011%18%19%
20199%18%20%
20189%17%20%
201714%16%19%
201614%16%18%
20158%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
2,608 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202511:114:111:1
202411:114:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202212:114:111:1
202112:114:111:1
202012:114:111:1
201914:115:111:1
201814:114:111:1
201713:114:111:1
201613:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
43%

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

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202580%42%54%
202480%43%54%
202380%43%53%
202280%41%53%
202180%42%53%
202080%41%53%
201980%38%52%
201880%38%52%
201780%35%51%
201680%35%51%
201580%33%50%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025201716
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201615
2016201615
2015161615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,530
$6,106

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$1,530$7,106$14,043
2024$1,530$4,508$12,357
2023$1,530$4,436$11,693
2022$1,530$3,695$11,199
2021$1,530$3,554$10,824
2020$1,530$3,464$10,496
2019$1,530$3,368$10,300
2018$1,530$2,819$10,056
2017$1,530$2,645$9,712
2016$1,530$3,026$9,307
2015$1,160$2,855$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
93%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSeward, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202598%93%81%
202498%95%85%
202398%94%85%
202298%96%85%
202198%96%86%
202098%97%86%
201998%97%85%
201898%97%85%
201798%96%86%
201698%97%85%
201598%96%86%
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Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Seward, NE?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Seward, NE is St. John Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Seward?
2 private elementary schools are located in Seward.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Seward?
100% of private elementary schools in Seward are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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