For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 230 students in Dorchester, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Dorchester, NE are Dorchester Elementary School and Dorchester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dorchester, NE (2026)
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 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Dorchester High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dorchester, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Dorchester, NE include Dorchester Elementary School and Dorchester High School.
How many public schools are located in Dorchester?
2 public schools are located in Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester?
Dorchester public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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