For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,602 students in Dover, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 190 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Dover, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
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 74% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover-sherborn Regional High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9 Junction Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Farm Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Chickering
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Cross Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0480
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0480
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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.
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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