For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 829 students in Gothenburg, NE (there are , serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Gothenburg, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Gothenburg, NE are Gothenburg Secondary School and Dudley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gothenburg, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gothenburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Gothenburg, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gothenburg Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1322 Avenue I
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Grades: 7-12
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Avenue G
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Gothenburg, Nebraska ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 schools in Gothenburg, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Gothenburg, NE include Gothenburg Secondary School and Dudley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gothenburg?
3 public schools are located in Gothenburg.
What percentage of students in Gothenburg go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Gothenburg are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gothenburg?
Gothenburg public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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