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Best Dorchester Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 12% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harleyville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-7671
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Dorchester, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School (Closed 2024)
1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

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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