For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 152 students in Dorchester, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Dorchester, NE is Dorchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dorchester, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Dorchester, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dorchester, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Dorchester, NE include Dorchester Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dorchester?
1 public preschools are located in Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester?
Dorchester public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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