For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 265 students in Dorchester, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Dorchester, SC is Harleyville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester, SC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dorchester, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harleyville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-7671
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-7671
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Dorchester, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-2470
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dorchester, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Dorchester, SC include Harleyville 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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