For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 416 students in Gothenburg, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Gothenburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gothenburg, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Avenue G
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Gothenburg, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77050 Hwy 47
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3155
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3155
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
76955 Road 417
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3161
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3161
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Hc 79 Box 75
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-2717
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 preschools in Gothenburg, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gothenburg, NE include Dudley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gothenburg?
1 public preschools are located in Gothenburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gothenburg?
Gothenburg public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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