For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,602 students in Dover, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 191 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Dover, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Dover has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public schools in Dover, MA are Dover-sherborn Regional High School, Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School and Chickering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dover have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dover, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover-sherborn Regional High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9 Junction Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Farm Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Chickering
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Cross Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0480
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0480
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dover, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Dover, MA include Dover-sherborn Regional High School, Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School and Chickering. Dover has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Dover?
3 public schools are located in Dover.
What percentage of students in Dover go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Dover are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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