For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 526 students in Dover, DE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dover, DE are Kent County Community School and Star Hill Elementary 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 50% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 22% statewide average). Pre schools in Dover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dover, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Star Hill Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: PK | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 129:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Dover, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Gr: 7-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Gr: K-3 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
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 Star Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dover?
3 public preschools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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