Dorchester is home to three elementary schools and one secondary school. In the Thames Valley District School Board, River Heights Public School provides education for students from kindergarten through grade 3. Northdale Central Public School provides education for students in grades 4 through grade 8. Lord Dorchester Secondary School provides education for grade 9 through grade 12 students. In the London District Catholic School Board, St. David's Catholic Elementary School provides education for students from kindergarten through grade 8. After which, they have the choice to attend Lord Dorchester or be bussed to Regina Mundi Cathiolic College in London.