For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 426 students in Gothenburg, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Gothenburg, NE is Dudley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gothenburg, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gothenburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gothenburg, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Avenue G
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Gothenburg, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77050 Hwy 47
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3155
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3155
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
76955 Road 417
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3161
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3161
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Hc 79 Box 75
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-2717
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-2717
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gothenburg, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gothenburg, NE include Dudley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gothenburg?
1 public elementary schools are located in Gothenburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gothenburg?
Gothenburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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