Best Gothenburg Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gothenburg have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Dudley Elementary School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
:

Bottom 50%

1311 Avenue G
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651

Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gothenburg, Nebraska

Gothenburg, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

100 R Elementary School (Closed 2009)

77050 Hwy 47
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3155

Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

District 081 - Dawson County Elementary School (Closed 2023)

76955 Road 417
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3161

Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

New Hope Public School (Closed 2007)

Hc 79 Box 75
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-2717

Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

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).