For the 2023 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,493 students in Dover, DE (there are 17 private schools, serving 1,640 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Dover, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Dover, DE are Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Major George S. Welch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Dover have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Dover, DE Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Forest Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Early College High School At Del State
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-3247
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-3247
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Star Hill Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Grades: 1-5
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Dover High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #88.
Campus Community School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pear Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Webbs Lane
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Grades: 1-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1645
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1645
Grades: K-4
| 277 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Grades: 7-8
| 936 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3874 Upper King Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Grades: 1-5
| 414 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
North Dover Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 College Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1980
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1980
Grades: K-4
| 290 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
South Dover Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1690
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1690
Grades: K-4
| 576 students
Rank: #1515.
William Henry Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Grades: 5-6
| 869 students
Rank: #1616.
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Towne Point Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
629 Buckson Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Grades: K-4
| 273 students
Rank: #1919.
East Dover Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1655
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1655
Grades: K-4
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 256 students
Dover, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Grades: K-3
| 125 students
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2021)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dover, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Dover, DE include Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Major George S. Welch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dover, DE?
21 public schools are located in Dover, DE.
What percentage of students in Dover, DE go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Dover, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dover, DE?
Dover, DE public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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