Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68434

The 68434 zip code area is home to three high-performing schools in the Seward Public Schools district: Seward Elementary School, Seward High School, and Seward Middle School. The district as a whole is ranked 18th out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional performance.

Among the three schools, Seward Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages, with 78% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 84% proficient or better in Mathematics. Seward Middle School also excels in science, with 92% of 5th graders and 82% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better.

While the schools in the 68434 zip code area have a predominantly white student population, Seward High School has the most diverse student body, with 4.39% Hispanic, 0.6% African American, and 2.2% two or more races. The schools also vary in their free/reduced lunch rates and per-student spending, suggesting some socioeconomic disparities within the district that could be worth further investigation.