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Dorchester village, NE

ZIP 68343 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 68343

K-12 nearby
10
Public
9
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 68343 (Dorchester, NE) is associated with Crete Public Schools (LEA 3100095) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 10 K-12 schools (9 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Doane University about 9.5 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Crete Public Schools
LEA ID
3100095
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (36)

  • Doane University9.5 miles (15.3 km)4yr-private
  • Concordia University-Nebraska20.6 miles (33.2 km)4yr-private
  • College of Hair Design-Downtown26.0 miles (41.9 km)2yr-private
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln26.5 miles (42.6 km)4yr-public
  • Union Adventist University27.4 miles (44.1 km)4yr-private
  • Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics27.4 miles (44.1 km)2yr-private
  • Bryan College of Health Sciences28.0 miles (45.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office28.4 miles (45.7 km)4yr-public
  • York University29.1 miles (46.9 km)4yr-private
  • College of Hair Design-East Campus29.2 miles (46.9 km)2yr-private
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University29.6 miles (47.6 km)4yr-private
  • Joseph's College Cosmetology29.8 miles (47.9 km)2yr-private
Show all 36 colleges & universities
  • Myotherapy Institute30.6 miles (49.2 km)2yr-private
  • Southeast Community College Area30.9 miles (49.8 km)2yr-public
  • Hastings College65.2 miles (104.9 km)4yr-private
  • Midland University65.8 miles (105.8 km)4yr-private
  • Central Community College67.6 miles (108.8 km)2yr-public
  • Capitol Beauty School68.4 miles (110.0 km)2yr-private
  • Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy69.7 miles (112.1 km)2yr-private
  • Ricketts Great Books College71.8 miles (115.5 km)4yr-private
  • Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health72.1 miles (116.1 km)4yr-private
  • College of Saint Mary72.2 miles (116.1 km)4yr-private
  • Bellevue University73.3 miles (118.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha73.5 miles (118.2 km)4yr-public
  • Peru State College74.1 miles (119.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center74.8 miles (120.4 km)4yr-public
  • Clarkson College74.9 miles (120.5 km)4yr-private
  • CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology75.7 miles (121.8 km)4yr-private
  • Creighton University76.3 miles (122.8 km)4yr-private
  • Metropolitan Community College Area77.7 miles (125.1 km)2yr-public
  • Cloud County Community College78.7 miles (126.7 km)2yr-public
  • Universal College of Healing Arts78.8 miles (126.8 km)2yr-private
  • SOHO Hair Academy79.0 miles (127.2 km)2yr-private
  • Iowa Western Community College83.0 miles (133.6 km)2yr-public
  • Fort Hays Tech North Central94.0 miles (151.3 km)2yr-public
  • Northeast Community College99.8 miles (160.6 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
DORCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——2.3 miles (3.6 km)
DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOLpublic——2.3 miles (3.6 km)
FRIEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
FRIEND HIGH SCHOOLSpublic——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
CRETE PRESCHOOLpublic——9.0 miles (14.5 km)
CRETE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.0 miles (14.5 km)
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLprivate——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
CRETE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)
CRETE MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——9.9 miles (16.0 km)
CRETE SUCCESS ACADEMYpublic——9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 68343

What school district is ZIP code 68343 in?
ZIP 68343 (Dorchester, NE) maps to Crete Public Schools (LEA ID 3100095) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 68343?
US5 lists 10 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 68343 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 68343 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher17.6%
High school36.4%
Less than HS9.6%
School districtCrete Public Schools