For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 585 students in Dover, DE.
The top ranked public preschools in Dover, DE are Kent County Community School and John S. Charlton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, DE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Pre schools in Dover have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dover, DE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Grades: PK
| 97 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 preschools in Dover, DE?
The top ranked public preschools in Dover, DE include Kent County Community School and John S. Charlton School.
How many public preschools are located in Dover, DE?
3 public preschools are located in Dover, DE.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover, DE?
Dover, DE public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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